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Severe sore throat,cough,headache,no appetite,fever,feel hot,chest tightness from coughing.doc said dont know, strep neg, gave antibiotic.been 7 days!

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

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Viral?: It's most likely viral as most upper respiratory infections are. It is possible it is bacterial and you were given the wrong antibiotic. Viruses may take up to 3 weeks to go away.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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A member asked:

Severe sore throat,cough,headache,no appetite,fever,feel hot,chest tightness from coughing.doc said dont know, strep neg, gave antibiotic.been 7 days!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Dr Willson agreed

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