Hello; Yes, sore throat is probably pharyngitis, which can be treated with some traditional Chinese medicines for clearing away heat and fire, such as; Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, Scutellaria baicalensis oral liquid, etc., containing watermelon frost, etc. It can also be treated with some anti-inflammatory drugs and some antiviral drugs. It is also good to make tea with boat-fruited Sterculia at ordinary times.