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A member asked:
Woke up with a pretty sore throat. hurts some when i swallow. checked it out, dont see any redness or any white spots. what could it be due to?
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Viral pharyngitis?: By far the most common cause of sore throat is viral pharyngitis and I see no reason to suspect anything else. If it gets especially severe or if you develop high fever, see a doctor. Otherwise just tough it out without worry.
Answered 8/3/2015
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