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A member asked:
I woke up with a random sore throat that has persisted for 2 days now. will it get worse if i take cold showers?
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Sore throat: Many causes most infection related. Not all. Cool shower can drop body temperature and effect mucocilliary activity in chest. May encourage infection in chest. Rare.
Answered 3/26/2013
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