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I just got over the flu my throat is sore and when i swallow it hurts can this be the flu or could it be my sinus.

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: It could be either or both or something else. Check with your doc.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

It could be : Your throat. You may havea pharyngitis or it could be post nasal drip. In any event u should probably get seen, u may need some antibiotics.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I just got over the flu my throat is sore and when i swallow it hurts can this be the flu or could it be my sinus.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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