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My throat has been sore for 4 days now very scratcy and a very bad dry cough and my neck is swollen and hurts when i touch it and my ears hurt as well?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: You must be examined and have a quick strpt test. This sounds like it may be a bacterial sore throat. Please call for an appintment or go to UC clinic.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2015

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A member asked:

My throat has been sore for 4 days now very scratcy and a very bad dry cough and my neck is swollen and hurts when i touch it and my ears hurt as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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