A throat soother is a type of medication used to treat sore throats and other throat irritations. A TROCHE is a type of LOZENGE, which is a small, medicated candy-like tablet that dissolves in the mouth. TEA is a beverage made from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. Elmtea is a type of TEA made from the elm tree bark. Hottea is a type of TEA that is served hot. Coughdrops are a type of LOZENGE that is used to relieve coughing. All of these items can be used as throat soothers.