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Swam yesterday. now i have very sore throat & upper chest pain. coughing. earache. no sneezing/runny nose. sinus sufferer. any at home remedy?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Saline spray: You may have a viral infection, don't think it is related to swimming, try a saline nasal spray to alleviate your sinus congestion.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Swam yesterday. now i have very sore throat & upper chest pain. coughing. earache. no sneezing/runny nose. sinus sufferer. any at home remedy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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