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I have strep ..i am on antibiotics but have now developed a bad cough also the left side top of my throat hurts when i swallow do you know what it cou?

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It could be: a progression of your infection. Finish ALL antibiotics and use OTC cough medication like Robitussin-DM and natural cough suppressants like dark brown honey.

Answered 9/7/2016

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