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I had strep throat with a middle ear infection for 18 days. i completed an amoxicillin course of 20 tablets, and because of the middle ear i had to do myringotomy too, but even after that i still have a phlegm cough , and sore throat. is this serious?
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Many of these infections involve a respiratory virus along with strep. The strep dies off with penicillin based drugs like amoxicillin, Residual cough & symptoms are likely just the added effect of the viral process that will self heal over time. If this interferes with life or work get re-checked.
Answered 2/9/2023
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