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Is it a bad idea to drink wine with a mild sore throat?
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No: There would not be any specific problem.
Answered 10/1/2012
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Should be fine: I don't see any downside to having a glass or two when you have a sore throat. It will not have any therapeutic effect either, although some might disagree.
Answered 3/22/2015
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