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Sore throat on left side only 5 days now. no other sx. steam helps it and advil (ibuprofen) takes pain away but when it wears off it comes back. viral ?
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Viral URI: LIkely viral URI. Continue what you are doing. I pain persists beyond 10 days, see your MD.
Answered 7/16/2015
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