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I've had a sore throat for 2 days now it seems to be worse in the morning i've been looking at my throat with a flashlight it seems slightly red but no swollen tonsils or white bumps. i took advil this morning and it seemed to help a lot. no fever or othe

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Pharyngitist: Likely viral pharyngitis. Treat symptomatically as you are. If not resolved in 10 days, see MD or ENT doc.

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Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a sore throat for 2 days now it seems to be worse in the morning i've been looking at my throat with a flashlight it seems slightly red but no swollen tonsils or white bumps. i took advil this morning and it seemed to help a lot. no fever or othe

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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