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I have had a sore throat for almost 2 weeks and the doctors said its not strep. i have had constant phlegm as well but no congestion in my nose.

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Reflux?: In your case, I would consider acid reflux as a potential cause. Have you been taking in more alcohol, tea, coffee, spicy /acidic foods, fatty foods lately? Has there been a recent weight gain? Has there been an increase in your stress level? All these factors aggravate reflux.

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

I have had a sore throat for almost 2 weeks and the doctors said its not strep. i have had constant phlegm as well but no congestion in my nose.

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