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Strep throat now pneumonia advice to go to hospital lungs hurt can not talk?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: Severe strep throat can lead to complications that are serious, in some cases a severe infection of the soft tissue in the neck or at times pneumonia. Someone with this kind of problem should have a medical evaluation, if short of breath should go to er.

Answered 1/23/2015

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