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What is the best remedy for a soar throat that has lasted 5 days while pregnant, no other symptoms?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

PLEASE CALL YOUR OB: U may or may not need antibiotics throat lozenges are safe to take.

Answered 9/28/2016

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