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I'm having a soar throat and it hurts when i swallow or cough. i've taken ibuprofen and zinc spray. gargles with salt water. what else should i do?
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Sore throat: You can also try ice pops or ice chips these sometimes soothe a sore throat. If you have a fever, nausea, swollen glands and headache you may want to get tested for strep.
Answered 1/6/2015
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