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Please tell me, could i get a sore throat from too much heat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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If you were: Breathing in heated air or steam that could cause symptoms. Is that what you were asking?

Answered 2/5/2014

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A member asked:

Please tell me, could i get a sore throat from too much heat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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