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Are there any foods you should avoid when you have a throat infection? is there any food/drink which can make it worse?

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No: Nothing in particular that you eat or drink will make it worse.

Answered 7/3/2017

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Dr. answered

No: You may however find some things more painful than others to swallow. It is very important in terms of reducing your chances of complications and speeding your recovery that you do keep your fluid intake up however and sometimes very cold or very hot beverages can be quite sore.

Answered 7/3/2017

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Dr. answered

No: Just avoid anything that hurts.

Answered 8/31/2017

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Dr. answered

No : Certain food can b difficult to swallow but food doesn't worsen sore throat .

Answered 9/23/2017

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