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Sore throat, headache and face pain. hoarse voice. no cough. a chunk of brown reddish phlegm just came up my throat by itself. should i see dr?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

May be a virus - but: For significantly sore throat w/ swollen tonsils/lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test & culture. Antibiotics are imperative for strep throat. Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w/ this several times/day. You can gargle w/ Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w/ honey & a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Answered 1/31/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. A medical evaluation would be indicated. Also in the meantime treat with NSAIDs, saline gargle, soft diet.

Answered 11/28/2017

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