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I've been getting really sore, sore throats but mostly in the evenings and it hurts to cough, swallow and eat! help me please!?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergy responsible: There may be something in your house to which you are allergic to. This may be causing a postnasal drip which give s you a sore throat difficulty in swallowing and causing you to cough.

Answered 3/25/2013

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