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Sore throat for 5 days and now cough?

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Dr. Stephen Sisselman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Uri?: Sore throat and cough are symptoms of lots of different ailments. More information is likely needed to make a diagnosis. Could be post nasal drip, acid reflux, common cold, flu, or other illness. See a doctor for evaluation. Good luck!

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 8/24/2014

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