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What is the best way to take ease the pain of a sore throat?
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Lozenges: There are otc sore throat lozenges that can provide temporary local pain relief to the area.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Lozenge / spray: May use any of the sprays that contain phenol or lozenges with benzocaine. Hot salt water gargles or the more ancient hot buttered rum seem to work for some.
Answered 4/2/2013
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