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Could chronic sore throat tht i've had for over a year be caused by lymedisease? numerous oral swabs haven't detected bacteria & antibiotics don't work?
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Chronic sore throat: Have you ever been evaluated for gastroespogeal reflux for a cause of your chronic sore throat? If not talk to, your doctor about the possibility.
Answered 5/19/2013
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