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My throat been hurting for months on and off..ive been to the doctor .no strep or nothing that looks abnormal. i been on antibiotics and prednisone.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ENT doc: If you have not seen an ENT specialist, this is the time to do it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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