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I have a hard time swallowing. what could be causing this? how do i know if its a strep throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly Strep: See you doctor for a both a throat culture and a rapid antigen test.

Dr Levey agreed

Answered 6/3/2013

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Dr. Bryan Levey answered

Agree Dr. Fowler...: Further, you can't reliably tell who has strep without testing.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/3/2013

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A member asked:

I have a hard time swallowing. what could be causing this? how do i know if its a strep throat?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Levey agreed

Dr. Bryan Levey answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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Fever of 99.8F - 102.4F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?