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17, difficulty swallowing, doctor said throt infection and got penicillin, but 4 days days in and not getting better or worse, am i dying :( help me?

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Dr. David Kam answered

You'll live!: Pharyngitis can be bacterial or viral. Take Ibuprofen for pain, gargle with salt water, take fluid and electrolytes, bed rest and you'll be fine!

Dr Sherris agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

17, difficulty swallowing, doctor said throt infection and got penicillin, but 4 days days in and not getting better or worse, am i dying :( help me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

Dr Sherris agreed

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