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Scratchy/sore throat, mostly dry cough, lost voice, temp of 99.5 for two days, slightly plugged ears, no nasal drainage. is this a common cold?

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Dr. Raselette Hunt answered

Cold: Your symptoms seem like the typical Common Cold/Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.

Answered 3/25/2017

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A member asked:

Scratchy/sore throat, mostly dry cough, lost voice, temp of 99.5 for two days, slightly plugged ears, no nasal drainage. is this a common cold?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raselette Hunt answered

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