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What can i do to make a sore throat go away fast? it hurts really bad and i only took nyquil and its not working. what can i do
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Gargle: You can try to gargle with salt water or listerine, or alternating both, but it would be a good idea to check with your dr. To make sure you don't have strep, if you don't treat strep you can get complications like a rheumatic fever.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Throat spray: Chloroseptic throat spray and gargling salt water can be helpful quickly. Otherwise it will run its course and resolve on its own.
Answered 11/20/2012
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