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How can you stop my sore throat becoming a cold?
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Hmm: You could have an upper respiratory infection that has congestion & sore throat as sxs. Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & asmall amt. Of lemon.
Answered 5/26/2013
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