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I am feeling unwell, i have chest pain and a cough. it hurts in my chest when i swallow anything hot. my ears are also aching. what do i have?

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Dr. Stewart Lonky answered

probable viral infec: Viral respiratory viruses can affect all these areas.

Dr Koch and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2015

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