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A member asked:
Hello, i think i have a throat infection. my throat is very swollen and its painful swallowing. i took ibuprofen and it helped. im at the lake with family. can i get in the lake ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It is not a good idea to go swimming when you have a sore throat of this severity. You should avoid swimming until your throat feels better since a sore throat of increasing severity can result in shortness of breath, making swimming not a good choice. You can go to urgent care to get this treated or do a virtual consult on HealthTap, which will likely cost you a co-pay. Good luck!
Answered 7/4/2023
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