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My throat has been bothering me for a couple days. there is no pain, just tickling when i clear my throat, a cough and a scratchy voice. any ideas?
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Inflammation: This could just be inflammation which is usually caused by post-nasal drip whether you can feel it or not. Try rinsing your nose with saline solution using a sinus rinse bottle. Neil-med makes one that works well and can be found in most drug stores and grocery stores.
Answered 4/13/2016
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