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Sore throat

2022-01-18 19:02:24
Can sore throat be healed without taking anti biotics ? It's day 4 it has definitely reduced but on one side I can still feel discomfort , since I got viral last month only and took the entire course of antibiotics so I was hoping to avoid them this time
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If it's due to viral then the sore throat is self limiting and will heal on itself.
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povidine iodine gurgle
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Plenty of water Maintain proper food intake

Answered2022-01-19 02:32:03

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