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Sore throat alternating sides, hurts to yawn and swallow on the specific side that hurts that day. finished a zpak and still persisting. any ideas?

Q: sore throat alternating sides, hurts to yawn and swallow on the specific side that hurts that day. finished a zpak and still persisting. any ideas?

: The majority of throat infections are viral &amp; these self-heal over time at their own pace. Unless you were tested &amp; found to have strep A the antibiotic was likely of no use. The med in a zpac linger in your system for about a week after the last dose. I would give it some time.

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The majority of throat infections are viral & these self-heal over time at their own pace. Unless you were tested & found to have strep A the antibiotic was likely of no use. The med in a zpac linger in your system for about a week after the last dose. I would give it some time.

Answered 9/22/2022

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Sore throat alternating sides, hurts to yawn and swallow on the specific side that hurts that day. finished a zpak and still persisting. any ideas?

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