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A member asked:

Throat hurts on the right side when swallowing. no flu, no cough, no swollen lymph. i had for a week.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain: Your pain may possibly be due to acid reflux or a post nasal drip.

Answered 1/15/2017

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