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I'm tired fatigued, irritated throat, acid reflux, burning pain in chest and up thru throat, had pink eye recently now my son does. does this sound coronavirus related?

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Can call Dr on video: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. COVID-19 infections tend to have cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain.

Answered 4/16/2020

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Reflux: This does not sound like a viral problem. Your symptoms are consistent with acid reflux.

Answered 4/14/2020

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