A member asked:

Hi. i have a mouth soar over my throat since last week thursday. i have been spraying andolex regularly a few times day. not helping. what else can i ?

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Dr. Joel Teig answered

Gentler rinse: I suggest, even thought the andolex kills bacteria and viruses that cause some ulcers, but some others are not due to the bacteria or viruses. I suggest you simply rinse and swish warm salt water for about a minute, in the area of the sore, for about a minute. Do it again amother 4-5 times more a day. If that has no effect, make an appointment with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Not sure whether you: are describing a general sore throat or an area that is localized and looks like a "sore." In the latter case you may have an ulceration and in the former, a viral or bacterial infection. In either case, with now several days of symptoms, you should have the area examined by a doctor. You may need a throat culture. You can try lozenges as an alternative for pain relief, but an exam is needed now.

Answered 11/28/2017

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