July 6, 2009

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Sore Throat (cont.)

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Most sore throats go away with or without treatment. Although rare, complications of strep throat such as rheumatic fever, poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, and epiglottitis can cause serious illness or death. When you dread every swallow, however, any treatment that gives relief is looked upon with great favor.



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