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Have a bad soar throat and a bad cough. been hurting since last friday. hurts when i swallowm first it was a little scratch. just a cold, flu, what?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hard to know: You could have a strep pharyngitis, and can get a throat culture or strep test at an urgent care center since it's saturday. You may also have a simple cold -- needing plenty of rest and fluids. Salt-water gargles may help the throat pain, but since it's persistent it's best to get it checked out today.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Have a bad soar throat and a bad cough. been hurting since last friday. hurts when i swallowm first it was a little scratch. just a cold, flu, what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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