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Sore throat and plugged ears. seems to go away during the day. worse at night and first thing in am. asprin helps. this has been going on 10-14 days?

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Viral/Bacterial: Throat and ears are strongly linked together,this might be viral or bacterial infection.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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