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Sore, itchy ( causing cough), smelly throat. what can be the reason?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Smelly throat?: A foul smell often indicates an infection. In your case, I would suspect your sinuses. Do you have any drainage down your throat? You should consider being evaluated by a doctor.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2014

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