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A 21-year-old female asked:

I've had sore throat 4 weeks. doc say not strep. affrin & zyrtec (cetirizine) d are no help. help! have a lot of mucus in throat & nose. fluids in ear. irritated!!

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience

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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience

I'm biased but I agree!

May 5, 2015

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