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Had a cold starting july about two weeks ago my throat started hurting, went to the doctor and he gave me antibiotics for 5 days finished them all, but my throat still hurts an i have sometimes a cough and i want to spit up flem, should i be worried?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See a doc: I wouldn't be extremely worried, but do think you may have an incompletely treated sinus infection or other problem. Go get it checked out tomorrow.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

Had a cold starting july about two weeks ago my throat started hurting, went to the doctor and he gave me antibiotics for 5 days finished them all, but my throat still hurts an i have sometimes a cough and i want to spit up flem, should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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