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Sore throat, white spots on tongue, low-grade fevers..what would be the best remedy for this?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Likely, simple supportive care - rest, increased fluid intake, gargling warm salt water - common sense remedies.

Answered 8/24/2013

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