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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have a scratchy throat for 2 days now. it only hurts when i swallow my own saliva not when i eat or drink. in addition i have a runny nose.i tried everything medicine and remedy and it's just not working! what can i do?

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience

A cold: Most likely a viral infection. There is no great cure for sore throat although topical anesthetic lozenges may be helpful. It just takes time.

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A 52-year-old male asked:

Why my throat (below Adams apple) feels slight pain when I swallow my saliva when turn my head to the right or at certain angles. Its been 10 days. No pain when tilt my head back, lower my head and turn to left. No pain when eating and drinking?

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I started with a scratchy throat, then it was sore. It then went to the roof of my mouth and nose. Now it's went down to my bronchial. Last night I felt like I had spasms in my chest. I wasn't short of breath. It just was uncomfortable. I have a it

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A 18-year-old female asked:

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My ears itch bad and my throat feels swollen and itchy. Hurts to swallow on both sides. Minor nasal congestion. I'm exhausted?

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My throat started getting scratchy and nose started running and is slightly congested 2 days ago. Last night my throat became sore, especially when I swallow and has white ulcer looking patches. My ear and throat are hurting more today than yesterday.

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