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Sore throat and cold

2018-12-03 16:49:40
I suddenly got a sore throat and cold .. i am not taking any medicine and using chawanprash & strepsils instead.. is it necessary to take medicine?
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Yes, If take them it will hasten ur recovery If u don't it will get time to cure  and may have complications
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Warm saline gargles thrice daily for 7 days. If fever is there antibiotics will be indicated.

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Madam pl consult a physician  nearby bye

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