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Burned mouth and throat swallowing very hot tea without checking heat! 24 hours later, throat slightly sore but not badly. will it get infected?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not.: You may have very superficial burns from the hot tea 1st degree. But that does not necessarily lead to infections.

Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

Burned mouth and throat swallowing very hot tea without checking heat! 24 hours later, throat slightly sore but not badly. will it get infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

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