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I have a bruise on my throat area (not a hickey) ? ive been sick with a horrible cough for a few days now. could this be from the cough?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Doubt it: I can think of no way coughing would produce a localized bruise in your throat.

Answered 10/18/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bruise on my throat area (not a hickey) ? ive been sick with a horrible cough for a few days now. could this be from the cough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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