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Does going outside with wet hair cause sore throats?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Myth: There has been no clinical association between going outside with wet hair and developing a sore throat.

Dr Singh and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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