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Can you advise me on getting sick really sore throat on left and right side and runny/clogged nose i thought it was from working in thewhat's wrong and how to treat it?

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Sick: Hard to tell what going on based on the info but sounds like the onset of a bad cold. OTC meds help, drink lots of water and gargle with salt water.Best to have a culture done of your throat if its that sore

Answered 11/2/2014

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