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Sore throat started saturday night. it hurts to swallow, coughing n mucus draining into throat. allergies or something more?

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Probably not: While allergies could account for some of your symptoms it sounds as if you may be developing a throat infection, especially if antihistamines don't help your symptoms, which you could try. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and see yor physician f your symptoms worsen.

Answered 5/28/2019

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