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Could hot water with lemon and honey get rid of a sore throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This may not cure a: Sore throat but it can help to sooth it.

Dr Dosanjh and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 12/28/2019

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