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Yesterday had sore throat. today, tightness in chest & throat, difficulty & pain when swallowing & breathing, & cough w/ no mucous. getting worse. =(

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Difficulty swallowin: See your doctor for a throat culture to rule out a strep throat and for further evaluation.

Dr Balogun agreed

Answered 11/6/2013

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A member asked:

Yesterday had sore throat. today, tightness in chest & throat, difficulty & pain when swallowing & breathing, & cough w/ no mucous. getting worse. =(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Balogun agreed

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