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My throat hurts while swallowing and even yawning. It feels blocked too. (I assume it's swollen) What medications or remedies do i use?
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You maybe having acute pharyngitis or infection of the throat. U may need to take a course of antibiotics and analgesics along with warm salt water gargling and steam inhalation. Antihistamines maybe required if you are having nasal block
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