A 39-year-old female asked:
sore throat for 9 days, hurts to swallow, severe coughing fits frequently during day, worse at night. hoarse voice, low fever. negative strep.
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Dr. Lloyd Cook answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
URI: Uri or upper respiratory infection may be the culpit. These usually last 7 - 10 days and are self limited. If hoarnesss last more then 2 weeks, would recommend ENT evaluation.
Answered on Jun 15, 2016
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
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U need 2 c ur doctor: As you may very well need prescription medications, as antibiotics, best wishes
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Ward answered
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Voice: Probably viral URI with laryngitis. Voice rest, lots of clear fluids, tylenol, throat lozenges. Should get better in next 7-10 days.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bassam Amawi answered
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See U PCP: U should see u primary care physician.
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Dr. George Valdez answered
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Allergies: You may have allergies and can try otc Allegra (fexofenadine) or zyrtec, but it's hard to tell without seeing you, so if it's worse or doesn't get bet ... Read More
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