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I'm having throat irritation and swallowing problems from last three months, i did the blood test, it showed the aec level 320 (reference is 50-350)??

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Throat: Skip the blood test - have an "Ear, Nose, and Throat" doctor examine you.

Answered 2/20/2016

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