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I woke up this morning with a dry throat its now 11:35pm and it still hurts i been drinking water but its not helping. what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Sore Throat: I would take tylenol (acetaminophen) or aleve or ibuprofen. And, if you are feverish, worse in any way then get to the family medical clinic today.

Answered 4/6/2021

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