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Hello, i've had a sore throat for the past couple days. i've tried hot water, ibuprofen and lozenges. it gets better for a little bit and then comes back. should i try something else, or should i be concerned it might be something more serious? sore thro

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

You are doing fine: Keep doing this for a couple of days more, add salt water gargles, if no improvement , or new symptoms develop, see your doctor for assessment and treatment, good luck

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Answered 6/8/2019

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A member asked:

Hello, i've had a sore throat for the past couple days. i've tried hot water, ibuprofen and lozenges. it gets better for a little bit and then comes back. should i try something else, or should i be concerned it might be something more serious? sore thro

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Modi agreed

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