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A member asked:
If i go to er for really bad sore throat. what could they give me that i can't get in stores?
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Antibiotics and plus: If the cause of your sore throat is bacterial, they could give you antibiotics. If it is really inflamed, prescribe steroids with it which would help reduce the inflammation. These all require a prescription. Your primary care physician could also provide these.
Answered 2/5/2013
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