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M south indian.hot salt water gargling for sore throat and buying a cough syrup for coughing without consulting doctor, anything wrong in doing that?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: No problem with that. What you want to avoid is taking antibiotics without seeing a doctor. Unfortunately, antibiotics are widely available in india without a prescription, and are often given to patients by pharmacists. Make sure your cough medicine does not contain an antibiotic.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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A member asked:

M south indian.hot salt water gargling for sore throat and buying a cough syrup for coughing without consulting doctor, anything wrong in doing that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Altman agreed

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