A 21-year-old female 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?
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Dr. Raselette Hunt answered
13 years experience Family Medicine
Cold: Your symptoms seem like the typical Common Cold/Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
Answered on Mar 25, 2017
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Its only a guess: sounds like it but if the symptoms get worse go to urgent care.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Raff answered
55 years experience Infectious Disease
Virus v. Allergy: Either of these is a good possibility, the latter far more likely. See an allergist and get tested.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Martin Raff answered
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Viral URI: If you develop fever, chills, difficulty breathing or other systemic symptoms go and see a doctor. Otherwise you have a "cold" and should recover with ... Read More
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Probable allergies: Itchy ears could be caused by wax or eczema. Sometimes there is no obvious reason. Prescribed cortisone drops usually are very effective. Sore throat ... Read More
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