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Got a sore throat and cough now i have little bumps on my tongue and its sore?

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Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Virus: All about the virus/cold you have. Give it several days to resolve....7-14 days...You'll see, you will get better.

Answered 6/16/2013

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