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Sore throats

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lou33 · 22/08/2006 18:04

what's the best thing for them for someone who refuses to go to a doc?

i've suggested a few things but i might discover something miraculous on here from you guys!

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LIZS · 22/08/2006 18:05

merocaine lozenges or gargling with soluble aspirin or paracetamol

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lou33 · 22/08/2006 18:15

suggested that

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noonar · 22/08/2006 18:18

salt water gargle, 3 or 4 times a day. works a treat.

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lou33 · 22/08/2006 18:21

told him that too

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noonar · 22/08/2006 18:24

has he done it tho? tell him to follow advice or button it!

Alibaldi · 22/08/2006 18:31

hot toddy if it's an adult. Honey, oj and whisky topped up with hot water take a paracetemol with it.

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lou33 · 22/08/2006 18:32

lol noonar, he is trying most things i have suggested afaik

havent mentioned the hot toddy, will tell him that

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lou33 · 23/08/2006 11:05

well he finaly gave in and went to the doc, and he has tonsilitis, so he has anti biotics now, problem solved

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