A 30-year-old female asked:
i have bitter sour taste in back of throat more noticeable when swallowing and one side of my throat is hard to swallow and looks infected. this is also accompanied with a dry mouth and lots of mucus what could this be and how do i get rid of sour ?
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Dr. can check throat: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).
Answered on Jan 8, 2020
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