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A member asked:
Are there other tests to detect throat, and lung , infection other then x.ray and esr, ?i get regular sore throats and allergy test was also negative
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Yws: Certainly cultures can be helpful. Also, you may need an immunologic work-up to determine whether you can make good quantity and quality anti-bodies. You may also have non-allergic rhinitis and though allergy shots won't help, the right combination of medication may make a big difference. See an allergist to be thoroughly evaluated.
Answered 6/7/2015
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Complicated: Sore throats should not necessitate a chest x-ray (which should show abnormalities if you have lung infection, generally). Persistent sore throat can have a wide variety of causes and you should be examined by a doctor and the number of tests relatively limited.
Answered 3/24/2020
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