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What Causes Sore Throat And Stuffy Nose After Swimming?

After swimming. The next day i woke up with a sore throat and stuffy nose. Its been 5 days. The 2nd day i started stuggling to breathe. I have been using throat lozengies to sooth the pain which doesnt last long. I cant do the things i love and hate going to the doctors. Any suggestions?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi,
It seems that you might be having upper respiratory tract infection might be due to pollutes swimming water.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Sore Throat And Stuffy Nose After Swimming?

Hi, It seems that you might be having upper respiratory tract infection might be due to pollutes swimming water. Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days. Ok and take care.