I'm feeling worried because I had a sore throat and a fever, but after taking paracetamol, the fever went away. However, I'm now seeing some blood in my phlegm and I'm sneezing and coughing a lot. Could this mean I have an infection?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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that could be pharyngitis no need to worry,do salr water garglig three times a day,sip hot fluids,maintain oral hygiene,if it is bothering you visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

Answered 04/07/2025

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