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Try to clear the nasal congestion with a nasal saline spray. If you have allergies, consider buying an over-the-counter oral antihistamine with or without a decongestant. You can use a decongestant nasal spray for a few days. However, nasal decongestant sprays should not be used on a continuous basis.
If the sore throat does not improve over the next week, contact your doctor.
| Last updated: | May 15, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Faculty of Harvard Medical School |
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