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Throat is swollen and having trouble breathing mouth always dry. don't no what's wrong don't feel sick but having trouble talking because of air flow ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Go to ER now.: If you have trouble breathing with throat swelling, go to ER or call an ambulance now.

Dr Italia and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2015

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