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If you have a sore throat, is it bad to drink one soda?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Probably not: But you should stay well hydrated when you are sick, and the caffeine in sodas is a diuretic, so you will lose some water from what you drank. Make sure you drink plenty of water too.

Answered 5/17/2017

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No: But make sure you drink plenty of water.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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