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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Red Throat With Sores
73 y.o. male. Has swollen red throat with large sores in it. The neck is very red up to the nose area. Antibiotics and steroids have not helped. Cannot eat solid food or anything acidic. Can only drink milk and heavy cream to maintain weight. Lost 50 lbs in 8 weeks. 5 9 currently weigh 200 lbs. Former body builder,
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
The symptoms you have mentioned is suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection. Since you have already tried out some drugs, do salt water gargling twice daily followed by Chlorhexidine mouth wash. Don't consume cold items. You should come of it soon.
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