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A member asked:
My wife has a severe sore throat with phlegm. been more than 5 days. no fever. negative strep. not getting better though. any recommendations?
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Pharyngitis: Since you are coughing up phlegm, your upper airway (pharynx)and bronchial tubes are inflamed. Please see you primary care doc for medications. Lots of fluids too.
Answered 11/5/2017
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