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Severe throat infection that closes up the throat, cannot breathe. what could cause it?
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Many things: A severe throat infection like that can be caused by several things, starting with the classic culprit, group a streptococcus. Treatment is with antibiotics, but the key now is to make sure the airway is clear so you can breathe; i would recommend going to the er immediately.
Answered 11/28/2017
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