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Have had a cough for 2 weeks and woke with a sore throat this morning (has mostly subsideded since then). how i can i prevent this from getting worse?

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Dr. Joshua Batt answered

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Sooth the pain: Consider drinking warm drinks or using throat lozenges to sooth the throat. Coughing can commonly cause a sore throat from irritation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Have had a cough for 2 weeks and woke with a sore throat this morning (has mostly subsideded since then). how i can i prevent this from getting worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshua Batt answered

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