A 44-year-old member asked:

what to do if i have a sore throat and i want tea, but all my tea have caffeine in it, will that affect me or dose it not matter?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Psychiatry 25 years experience

It's ok to drink tea: A mix of chamomile tea w honey & a small amt of lemon juice helps.

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