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A member asked:
Good day dr my throat is sore an swollen & struggling to breathe, im very anxious about this, is there anything i can do to remedy this at home (ice water)?
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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent or doesn't go away quickly... but definitely if he is "struggling to breathe." An ambulance is needed if truly unable to breathe.
Answered 6/10/2018
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