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  • 25 Years
  • 20/02/2025

So, I accidentally burnt my throat eating hot food yesterday. I tried drinking water, gargling with Dispirin, and even used honey, which helped a bit. But this morning, my throat's really hurting, and it looks like a gland, maybe my tonsils, is swollen. My doctor's only available during the weekany advice on what I can do until then?

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No need to worry that will heal with time take adeqaute rest and avoid hot and spicy foods,visit ENT docotor for appropriate management

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