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Throat has been sore for three days now, getting worse each day. ears also itch. hurts pretty bad to swallow or drink. how do i get rid of this?

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Need to see a doc: Increasing pain for three days plus and difficulty swallowing and drinking are symptoms that need to be evaluated asap by your primary care physician. Treatment will be based on the diagnosis of the cause. Untreated, you could really wind up being in a very compromised situation.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 6/13/2013

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