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Sore throat, red in color and scratchy. no congestion but feel some drainage. what will help?
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SORE throat suggest: Hydrate, lozenges especially cepacol which has mild anesthetic properties, tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil, throat coat tea are suggestions. Gargle with an Aspirin dissolved in salt water. If fever, large lymph glands, or infected looking tonsils then get culture for strep.
Answered 6/24/2014
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