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Should i go to the doctor today or wait a little longer? i have had a sore throat which is pretty red for 5 days and a cough for 4 days. i had my tonsils out when i was little. i have no other symptoms. i don't have insurance so it's hard going to the doc
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Viral : Viral upper respiratory tract infections usually last 7-10 days or should at least be improving by then. You may be a bit early yet. The chance of having strep throat after a tonsillectomy is quite low. It sounds like you are doing everything possible for symptom management. If you go 10 days without improvement, you should see a doc.
Answered 10/3/2016
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