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Need advice on what is the the difference between post nasal drip and strep throat?

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Difference: Strep pharyngitis is an infection of the throat.Post nasal drip is the mucoid discharge that dribbles in your throat and cuases throat irritaion and chronic cough. Nasal allergies and sinusitis can give to post nasal drip.

Answered 6/5/2013

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