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I have no difficulty swallowing but my throat is red. i had a sore throat about a week ago but it's still red. what could this be?
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Several...: Several possibilities exist including normal, "sore throat, " infection either viral or bacterial. If you're sure this is not your normal color and your usual sore throat remedies don't work after 1-2 weeks check in with your pcp and make sure it's not something more serious.
Answered 9/28/2016
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