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I have itchy throat and excess mucus, the muscles in my chest hurts. it all began when i started at a new university. antihistamine does not help.
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Viral or allergic: Hi Norma, you may have viral or allergic pharyngitis. It involves upper respiratory tract; it is an inflammation in your throat responsible for pain and mucus. You may need to try short course of steroids.
Answered 1/14/2015
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