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A member asked:
Are there any foods you should avoid when you have a throat infection? is there any food/drink which can make it worse?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: Nothing in particular that you eat or drink will make it worse.
Answered 7/3/2017
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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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No: Just avoid anything that hurts.
Answered 8/31/2017
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No : Certain food can b difficult to swallow but food doesn't worsen sore throat .
Answered 9/23/2017
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