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I have a sore throat and require relief

2017-07-24 08:52:09
I have had a sore throat and swollen glands for 5 days now and despite rest and drinkinglots of water and also garling salt water after every meal I feel my pain/the symptoms are the same. am i doing the right things to make it go away? How long will it last? I also have red bumps (no white spots) on the back of my throat that are painless. Thanks
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You are having Pharyngitis. You are doing right things but may need tablets if not subsiding. Also have to Rule out nasal / sinus pathology and allergy.
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Answered2017-07-26 06:52:53

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