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Sore throat, ear congestion, and when i yawn my ears kind of hurt. what may cause it?
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URI: Probably upper respiratory infection, usually viral in nature, try taking a decongestant, but if fever, pus spots, etc., see a doctor to see if you need antibiotics - most are viral infections and will need to take their time to go away and antibiotics can't kill viruses.
Answered 3/1/2014
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