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Im just getting over a cold and now my throat is all itchy. how can i make this go away without meds?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Gargle: You can gargle salt water, drink chicken soup, etc. But be certain that an ongoing or secondary throat infection is not present also.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 8/12/2012

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A member asked:

Im just getting over a cold and now my throat is all itchy. how can i make this go away without meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Kass agreed

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