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How much time Does it take to recover From throat infection and also Throat Is getting Dry and spitting Problem
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Viral upper respiratory tract infection usually subsides within a week but there will be post viral symptoms such as dry cough, throat dryness, throat irritation which can last upto three weeks. Usually simple dry cough syrups, strepsils like lozenges and steam inhalation is sufficient
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