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A member asked:

Is it a bad idea to drink wine with a mild sore throat?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: There would not be any specific problem.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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I have a sore/scratchy throat with green/yellow phlegm. Its not bad just annoying. I get this same thing every month or two for a few days. Any idea?

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Ok me n wife had sore throats for 7 days not as bad as first 5-6 but still there for sure had some productive cough and congestion Dr. Called us in keflex 500 3x daily been on 2 full days not much change any ideas? How long is to long?

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I have puss balls coming out from the sidewalls of my mouth. Bad breath and thirst occur as well. No sore throat. Have had it for weeks. Any ideas?

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