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Too long sore throat

2018-01-05 12:59:05
I came down with the Flu Sunday night it's been 5 days and my condition it's a little better but my throat it's not getting any better it's hard to drink water , sometimes I cough for minutes without stopping , I feel my throat so inflamed. When i lay down I can't extend my neck or it will hurt and when I am still coughing phlegm
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You seem to be viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, cough syrups and analgesics for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-01-07 23:42:22

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