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Keep hacking up mucus, throat is burning and is sore. ?
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Sore throat: Could potentially be strep, but also can be an upper respiratory infection, which is doctor lingo for a cold. The postnasal drip can cause the pain or you might just have a viral pharyngitis. If not improving in a few days then get it checked.
Answered 5/14/2015
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