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What will a doctor prescribe for my sore throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends on cause: If bacteria - maybe antibiotic, If thrush - maybe antifungal. If viral - maybe meds to soothe. If massively enlarged - maybe steroids.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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