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2 months rt side headache. dry cough, excess mucus in nose.lump in throat feeling that can't clear. ear pain and crackling when swallow. what is it ?

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Pharyngitis: The most common cause is a viral infection. Usually, sore throat resolves (one week) on its own with at-home care. However, 2 month is too long for symptoms to persist. Rec.: see your pcp for evaluation and possible ENT referral.

Answered 9/26/2016

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A member asked:

2 months rt side headache. dry cough, excess mucus in nose.lump in throat feeling that can't clear. ear pain and crackling when swallow. what is it ?

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