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I have been sick almost a week no strep, no flu throat hurts , sore , hoarse now lost my voice and seems get worse at night with a dry cough. ?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Voice: Probably viral URI with laryngitis. Voice rest, lots of clear fluids, tylenol, throat lozenges. Should get better in next 7-10 days.

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/25/2020

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Dr. answered

Viral infection: Its probably viral infection. TRy paracetamol, hot fluids, lozenges and rest should help.

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

I have been sick almost a week no strep, no flu throat hurts , sore , hoarse now lost my voice and seems get worse at night with a dry cough. ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

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