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I have been blowing my nose for the whole day and i have some pain when swallowing.what can i do to ease the pain?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen): It sounds like you have a cold. With strep throat you wouldn't have a stuffy, runny nose. Drink lots of fluids, take tylenol (acetaminophen) and or motrin. Consider afrin nasal spray for 3 to 5 days (not longer). Consider sudafed in the mornings and Benadryl at night, and get plenty of rest.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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