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Lately when i yawn the back of my throats hurts. it doesn't hurt at any other time.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Hard yawing: You must be yawning very hard. The obvious answer is to stop yawning. One of the most common causes for yawning is not getting enough sleep. Most people need 7-8 hours of restful sleep. Sleep deprivation makes you more likely to become ill and more likely to die sooner.

Answered 4/28/2017

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