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Please answer! what makes a sore throat worse?

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Don't Gargle: Gargling makes it worse. Very hot drinks swell the tissues, making more pain. Not drinking enough fluids - your urine should turn light.

Answered 3/5/2014

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Alcohol,smoking: alcohol, smoking, acid foods. Reduce intake of hot foods.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2015

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