Have Dr. do a throat culture and sensitivity with a swab and get in those sore areas with the swab. Then they call tell for sure what infection is exactly and you can get the right medicine.. With the history of bleeding, should be no problem to culture. damn HMOs.

Also try to save a good lugey back for office visit and let them get a sputum sample.

See you in followup after visit here. Will make appointment to meet in a week for further followup. You now have a private nurse for this disease only! No charge.