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What Causes Sore Throat?
when I awoke this morning I had a sore throat, so I thought. As the morning progressed I noticed when swallowing, I don't have pain and it seems to be coming from my trachea. I developed a cough and a runny nose as the day went on. Just wondering what you might think. I'm 63 and have a history of heart problems
Ed
Ed
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hello
Dont worry , it looks like you are developing a common cold or a viral infection , most of these are mild and dont need any medical treatment. however if you have severe pain or cough , i would like you to meet your doctor for the medications.
for the time being you can gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day.
Take care
Dont worry , it looks like you are developing a common cold or a viral infection , most of these are mild and dont need any medical treatment. however if you have severe pain or cough , i would like you to meet your doctor for the medications.
for the time being you can gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day.
Take care
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