1. Allergies. Allergies can trigger a sore throat for several reasons: They lead to nasal congestion that eventually turns into post-nasal drip where mucus drains into the throat, leading to irritation and soreness. Allergies can sometimes cause a cough, which can then irritate your throat over time. Print. Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the Use a warm compress. A warm compress on the nose and forehead might help lessen pressure in the sinuses. Keep sinuses moist. Breathing in the steam from a bowl of hot water with a towel over the head might help. Or take a hot shower, breathing in the warm, moist air. This will help ease pain and help mucus drain. Heartburn and GERD treatment. Certain treatments can help alleviate symptoms, including: antacids. H2 blockers. proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) prescription medication. surgery or other procedures Sip a hot drink. Research shows that it can ease cold symptoms, including a cough. The liquids are hydrating, and the heat helps to lower congestion. Brew some calming chamomile tea. Ginger tea is The way we smell is by activating those keys and the strings attached to them to play a chord. Following COVID-19 infection, those keys and strings can get damaged. When that happens, those chords may not play the right notes. Similarly, the receptors in your nose may not perceive smell correctly due to damage that may have occurred. get plenty of rest. drink lots of water to loosen the mucus and make it easier to cough up. raise your head up while sleeping using extra pillows to make breathing easier and clear your chest of mucus. use painkillers to bring down a high temperature and ease headaches and muscle pain. drink a hot lemon and honey drink to relieve a sore throat Treatment: If humidity and dry weather are the culprits, then a simple home remedy can save your nose from burning while breathing in; simply keep a bowl or a glass of water in that room. The moisture will add humidity to the air. Moreover, drinking plenty of water and rinsing your nose with the saline solution also help moisturize. Drinking plenty of water and other fluids to stay hydrated, making mucus thin and easier to drain; Inhaling hot steam in the shower to help open up the nasal passages and clear congestion; Using a allergies. sinus infections. irritation from smoking or poor air quality. nasal polyps. Other common causes of phantosmia include: upper respiratory infections. dental problems. migraines SQHthic.