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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

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Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Question: Hey doc, I have a sore throat, what should I do?

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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take a painkiller regularly to decrease the pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.

Take a mild painkiller for the pain like Ibuprofen 400mg, 1 tablet every 6 hours, with food.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Do gargles with salt and drink teas with honey.

If you start having fever or other symptoms- let me know so I can advise accordingly.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Take a painkiller regularly to decrease the pain. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query. Take a mild painkiller for the pain like Ibuprofen 400mg, 1 tablet every 6 hours, with food. Drink plenty of fluids. Do gargles with salt and drink teas with honey. If you start having fever or other symptoms- let me know so I can advise accordingly. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr. Papaqako