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What Is A Home Remedy For Sore Throat?
i had the flu 6weeks ago, but my sore throat has persisted, can you recommend a home remedy, hot beverages help som, lozenges ease speaking difficulties.My voice in the morning is non-existant until hot coffee or tea, it improves over the course of the day,but it is painful to swallow all day
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U CAN TRY TAKING STEAM INHALATION TWICE DAILY TO REGAIN UR VOICE ALONG WITH VOICE REST. FOR EASING THROAT PAIN, TRY WARM SALINE GARGLES. IF IT DOESN'T WORK, U WILL NEED TO GO TO AN ENT EXPERT.
U CAN TRY TAKING STEAM INHALATION TWICE DAILY TO REGAIN UR VOICE ALONG WITH VOICE REST. FOR EASING THROAT PAIN, TRY WARM SALINE GARGLES. IF IT DOESN'T WORK, U WILL NEED TO GO TO AN ENT EXPERT.
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