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Is there chances of occuring sore throat for reaons other than cold or cough...?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chronic sore throat: A chronic sore throat can be caused by gerd, a mouth breather, chronic irritation like tobacco smoking.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 12/24/2014

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