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My throat always hurts a lot when i get a cold, what can i do?
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Throat pain: Majority of throat pain is due to viral illness. Best to keep hydrated, gargle with salt water (1/2tsp sea salt in pint of water), fever reducer/pain medication such as ibuprophen or Tylenol, (acetaminophen) and time.
Answered 3/28/2016
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