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Had cold 2 weeks ago but still dysphonic, worse late night/morning. croak-like voice is better after hot drink, throat clearing. what 2 do? bacteria?
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Your symptoms: are best explained by your viral infection and are unlikely to be bacterial...Sounds like you are doing exactly the right thing! Many of these late summer viruses may last for a depressingly long time!!! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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