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I have scratchy sore like feeling in my throat , keep feeling the need to swallow for the drainage in throat . constantly swallowing?
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Scratchy throat: You may have a sinus problem which is causing a post nasal drip. Use saline nose drops and a vaporizer while sleeping. Taking an antihistamine like claritin at bedtime may also be helpful
Answered 8/31/2014
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