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Can sore throat come from allergies?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Yes: The primary symptoms of allergic rhinitis are nasal congestion, runny nose, sneeze and itch. Another common symptom is postnasal drainage, which if present can cause sore throat.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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