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Nflu virus for 5 days. now throat feels like it's closing off hard to breath. can't clear throat. feels like something is stuck. hoarse voice. er?

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ER Urgently: If you have a hoarse voice and are having problems with handling swallowing, I would get checked out in ER. Lateral neck xray to rule out retropharyngeal abscess. Could be nothing, but can be very very dangerous. Seek medical attention.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

Nflu virus for 5 days. now throat feels like it's closing off hard to breath. can't clear throat. feels like something is stuck. hoarse voice. er?

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