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Could wine irritate a sore throat more?

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Dr. John Goldenberg answered

LPR: Some cases of sore throats are related to acid reflux disease - a condition called larygopharyngeal reflux (lpr). Alcohol can make this worse.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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