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What can my 16 year old take for severe sore throat?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sore throat: Try gargling salt water. If it's very red or there is pus on the throat or tonsils, this should be evaluated as he could have infection that warrants antibiotics.

Answered 4/28/2013

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