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Sore throat, coughing up mucus, ears hurt, possible cause?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Viral illness: Viruses are most common cause of sore throats, coughs ; ear pain (from eustachian tube dysfunction) and won't respond to antibiotics. Cough can last 18 days on average.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/26/2013

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