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My left side of my throat hurts only when i try to swollow what can i do to get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Salt water gargle: Two or three times a day gargle with warm salt water should sooth your throat.

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 9/13/2015

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