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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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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!
Answered 6/25/2014
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