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I want eat some spicy food to gte rid of my stuffed nose cuz it usually works but i have am inflamed throat from my cold, would the spice make it worse?
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Sore throat: Spicy foods can worsen a sore throat. Try chicken soup, ibuprofen, or a humidifier. It sounds viral, but i wouldn't tell you to eat spicy foods to make it better.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Stuffy nose: Hello, i think the spicy food would indeed cause a worsening of your symptoms. Try saline nasal spray or an over the counter decongestant.
Answered 9/16/2013
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