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My throat is sore but in not sock and its only aore on my right side any idea what it could be?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hard to say: This is a worrisome description and should be checked out by your physician

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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Easy one. I have had a very sore throat on my left side' pain goes to my left ear when I swallow. Any ideas? Its been for 1 wk

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