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Throat pain when i swallow or yawn. coughing alot. swallowing is fine when i stick my fingers in both ears. gargling salt water makes it worse. dayqui?

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Due to cough?: If youve been coughing a lot, that can irritate the throat and make if raw. Salt walter will sting if e tissue is raw. Whats the cause for the cough? That needs to be addressed. Warm gentle liquid will soothe the throat until then.

Answered 12/28/2015

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A member asked:

Throat pain when i swallow or yawn. coughing alot. swallowing is fine when i stick my fingers in both ears. gargling salt water makes it worse. dayqui?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julie Armstrong answered

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