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Painfully sore throat when i wake past 4 or 5 days. sizable lump of phlegm is immediate dark yellow/brown. as the day progresses the pain subsides. concerned about tonsils. first 20 mins every day my throat feels inflammed constricted and tight?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

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?infection: The worst case possibility is a throat infection , in which case you need to see your PCP for antibiotic treatment. Other possibilities could be sinus drainage and sinusitis. See your PCP.

Answered 7/31/2018

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A member asked:

Painfully sore throat when i wake past 4 or 5 days. sizable lump of phlegm is immediate dark yellow/brown. as the day progresses the pain subsides. concerned about tonsils. first 20 mins every day my throat feels inflammed constricted and tight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Workman answered

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