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A 35-year-old female asked:
Been suffering from headache sore neck and ear for about a week. now have sore throat, nasal congestion, green and bloody mucus. sinus infect or strep?
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
URI: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection is what you have, can be due to strep infection or other bug, at any rate you need to see your doctor for Rx medications, meanwhile rest, salt water gargles, pain killers, and good luck
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