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It's been a week and half i have pharyngitis but soar throat is gone i can still feel it & i can see it. no probs in eating and swallowing.

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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Viral: Viral infections can last anywhere from a few days to 2-3 weeks in many cases. Your situations sounds viral. If it does not resolve completely in the next week or so you should touch base with your pcp.

Answered 7/13/2020

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A member asked:

It's been a week and half i have pharyngitis but soar throat is gone i can still feel it & i can see it. no probs in eating and swallowing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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