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I have had a sore throat on and off for a couple months now. i also have what feels like post nasal drip but i'm worried about cancer. i had a bad cold a couple months back that i took antibiotics for, and ever since then have gotten this minor sore throa
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See doctor: I suspect that you had developed a bacterial sinus infection after your cold and the antibiotic used did not eradicate it. Advise you consult your doctor to get this checked out. Acid reflux can also cause this type of symptoms but is not that common at your age.
Answered 10/12/2015
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