During a cold I get a bad chesty cough and a sore throat. It hurts to swallow and feels like razor blade. My tonsils are also swollen. Is there anything to calm down these tonsils?

A sore throat is a common cold and flu symptom, as inflammation is triggered to help get rid of viruses and bacteria. The coughing can be the result of excess mucus in the chest, which the body tries to expel. The cough may also make your sore throat worse.

You may find it helpful to try our Sore Throat Spray which is very soothing for a sore throat. It also contains Echinacea which supports the immune system to help you get over cold and flu symptoms quicker.

You may also find it helpful to address the chesty cough, in which case Bronchoforce is a good option. This contains Ivy and Thyme and helps to expel mucus and catarrh from the chest.

So, see how you get on with these. It is also a good idea to drink lots of water to help soothe the throat during an infection.

I hope this is helpful.