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I have a sore throat for almost a wk. it started on one side with my ear aching a bit, now its on the other side.. could it be a sore throat?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Sore throat.: I believe it is. Most sore throats are viral in nature.

Dr Miller and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2015

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