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I have throat pain so gargles with warm water is recommended or not unless i get to know it's bacterial or virul infection ?
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Gargles with warm: salt water would soothe viral or bacterial sore throat,but with bacterial you need antibiotic. See your Dr if sore throat persists..
Answered 5/24/2016
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