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For past three days I have been suffering from throat infection with intense cough that doesn't allow me to talk. It hurts very badly during cough. I have mild mucus. I am taking antibiotics for three days with very little relief.  I am a 40 year old male. Please advise.
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You are likely to be suffering from severe throat infection.Need to show an ENT Specialist for changing to higher antibiotics and ruling out any other causes.
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