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I'm on day three of a sore throat. hurts to swallow and even hurts to yawn. i've tried warm drinks, cold drinks, gargling salt water, cough drops, etc.

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Sore Throat: See your doctor for a culture and possible antibiotics. You should also make sure you are not forming an abcess.

Answered 7/30/2016

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A member asked:

I'm on day three of a sore throat. hurts to swallow and even hurts to yawn. i've tried warm drinks, cold drinks, gargling salt water, cough drops, etc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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