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Do Sore Throat, Hoarse Voice And Cough Need Medical Attention?
I am a 44 years old female and have been a smoker for 30+ years, I recently woke up on Thursday with a sore throat since than my voice has changed is hoarse and now I have a constant tickle in my throat that makes me cough, can you tell me if I should be seen by a doctor ??
Hello. This sounds like a viral pharyngitis and laryngitis but if your throat stays sore beyond another two days you should see a doctor to screen for strep
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Do Sore Throat, Hoarse Voice And Cough Need Medical Attention?
Hello. This sounds like a viral pharyngitis and laryngitis but if your throat stays sore beyond another two days you should see a doctor to screen for strep