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Whats the best thing to take for a sore throat it hurts so bad to swallow?

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Sore throat: Garggle with salt and water, tea with honey helps, if it continues see your doctor you may have an infection.

Dr Lydon and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2014

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