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I have sore throat and almost lost my voice. i think it's a cold, started from sinuses and nose. what pills i can take until i can see a md in 2 days?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sinus rinses: Try saline sinus rinses, warm water with honey and lemon, oral antihistamines to help dry up mucus

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 8/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have sore throat and almost lost my voice. i think it's a cold, started from sinuses and nose. what pills i can take until i can see a md in 2 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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