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Can i get a sore throat while running? it seems i get a sore throat or symptoms when i run. is it possible to get a sore throat while running?

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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandez answered

Possible : Your throat might be getting too dry and sore especially if you are mouth breathing. Keep hydrated and it should be better.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Yes: Some throats are very sensitive and can become inflamed by the air passing ove the tissue very rapidly. I personally have had that experience many times.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Can i get a sore throat while running? it seems i get a sore throat or symptoms when i run. is it possible to get a sore throat while running?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandez answered

Dr Raff agreed

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

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