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What should i do if i have a really bad sore throat and it hurts a lot when i swallow?
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Sore throat: Try some chloraseptic spray from the pharmacy and gargle with warm salt water. Add 1 to 2 tsp salt to 8 onces of water and gargle. If you have fevers or chills you may need to go to an urgent care or call your doctor to get an antibiotic and or get your throat swabbed to rule out strep throat. If you are coughing up colored phlegm you may also need an antibiotic.
Answered 12/19/2015
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