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A member asked:

Pain in the throat when coughing and sollowling. is it normal?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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No: Pain is not normal, and when combined with associated coughing and swallowing would point towards a throat infection. If it persists, see a dr. Good luck.

Answered 4/21/2013

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