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I went to the dr he said my throat is raw from a bad sore throat. what can i do to ease the pain of my raw throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sore throat: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test & culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat. Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey & a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Raw throat: If I read this correctly the first thing I would do is find a more caring doctor. That said, I bought a packet of Honey Melon cough drops a few days ago and my throat is doing OK. The cost was minimal and there are many over the counter items to consider - all work well.

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