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Sore throat, briefly runny nose, pain on swallowing, but no trouble swallowing, no fever?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

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Patience: If you are not having significant fever with your sore throat, it is likely a viral infection. You can just give a few more days and see if your improve. Make sure your sleep is good and that you are hydrating well. If your get a high fever or things get worse, then get into see your physician.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Sore throat, briefly runny nose, pain on swallowing, but no trouble swallowing, no fever?

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