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What are some ways to relieve sore throats?

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Sore throat home rem: Home remedies for sore throat could be helpful but if you have a fever as well you should seek help form your md. You could gargle with luke warm salt water every 2-3 hours. Eating or drinking luke warm foods/soups helps. Chicken brothe seems to help with viral illnesses.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tips: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

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