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Does mouth-breathing cause a sore throat which came with a fever?

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Dryness: Mouth-breathing most commonly results in dryness in the mouth and relative dehydration. It should not, however, give anyone a fever.

Answered 1/19/2020

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes and no: Mouth breathing commonly causes a mild sore and dry throat that will improve with hydration. It by itself doesn't cause fever. A viral nasal infection will congest the nose making it easier to mouth breathe and cause fever but these symptoms are temporary once the viral illness runs its course.

Answered 10/23/2017

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