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My throat feels slightly scratchy every time i swallow my own saliva, but i have no cough. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Virus or : Let a physcian see you & examine you. That's the only way to know for sure what is the problem.

Dr Goldstein agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

My throat feels slightly scratchy every time i swallow my own saliva, but i have no cough. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum answered

Dr Goldstein agreed

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