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40 years old.sore throat & fever since last 20 years.tonsillectomy done 5 months back. now still feeling same condition again. throat v.very sensitive?

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Cultures: Do you get throat cultures done when your throat is sore? An otolaryngologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you about your symptoms.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

40 years old.sore throat & fever since last 20 years.tonsillectomy done 5 months back. now still feeling same condition again. throat v.very sensitive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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