Hallberg's Picture of Health: Open up and say 'ah'

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A nurse practitioner gives a physical at a clinic in Walsenburg, Colorado in August, 2009.
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A doctor is approaching you with something that resembles a popsicle stick. You know what happens next.

In this episode, host Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg explore what can ail your throat, and how to treat it.

From colds, to strep, to mono, 'tis the season of the sore throat. Why is that, and when should you seek medical attention?

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