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Is it ok to gargle with dettol (or dilute it with cold water) to treat a sore throat? is diluting necessary? thanks
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NO: Absolutely not. I do not recommned any chemicals to treat a sore throat. Have you tried over the counter lozenges? If you have not, you can try warm salt water.
Answered 9/1/2020
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