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My necie recently was sick from a commom cold now its gotten worse, .. she says her throat hurts, she can't breathe, so i figured she might have strapt?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Possible: A visit to her doctor would sort it out.Colds can often be the lead in to a more serious problem.

Answered 11/9/2012

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

See below: Unlikely to have cold symptoms with strep throat. However, if she is having trouble breathing and her symptoms have gotten worse, she should be seen.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 11/9/2012

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A member asked:

My necie recently was sick from a commom cold now its gotten worse, .. she says her throat hurts, she can't breathe, so i figured she might have strapt?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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