If you feel that itchy scratchy feeling in your throat its most likely it is the onset of a sore throat. While it might seem minor it is best to stop its progression to a cough. But a sore throat on its own can be quite irritating and affect your daily life. So to help you tide over the symptoms of a sore throat here are a few tips to relieve the discomfort and stop its progression to a cough. Gargle with salt and warm water [1] Boil water and mix in a little rock salt into it. Cool down