Throat Inflammation Regarding Fasting
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Question
A man with throat inflammation is being treated with a homeopathic remedy, not antibiotics. Does he need to fast on the Fast of Esther?
Answer
Hello,
Throat inflammation is considered a complete illness, and one should not fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 686
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