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Throat Inflammation Regarding Fasting

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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