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A member asked:

For 3 days i've had a very sore throat, swollen glands, a low fever and a bad cough. my throat/tonsils aren't red or inflamed though, please help!

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

It: could be pharyngitis viral or bacterial or mono or bronchitis or flu. See your doctor.

Dr Duncan m.d. agreed

Answered 4/7/2017

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