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Why did my throat burn for a couple of minutes after i drank some ice tea? it wasnt hot, i've had tonsillitis and im on antibiotics, is that why?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Burning throat: Your throat may be raw from your tonsillitis and was irritated by the cold.

Answered 2/18/2015

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