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I've had sore throat this morning throat felt swollen n i seen yellow drainage is this normal went dr yesterday they said just drainage not to stuffy?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: Hopefully this is not a strept infection requiring antimicrobial. Check with your doc ASAP. No reason to wait.

Answered 2/24/2015

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