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What may be causing my persistent sore throat?

Are you experiencing a scratchy throat – without a cold, flu or fever – that's simply not clearing up? Here’s what could be causing your chronic sore throat.

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A pain in the throat is usually the sign of another underlying condition, but can also be caused by one’s lifestyle. The most common cause of a sore throat is a throat infection caused by a cold or flu which can be cleared up with medication and rest. Sore throat remedies include gargling with warm salt water and over the counter medicines for pain relief. Find more on causes, symptoms and treatment for a sore throat here.

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