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My son’s sore throat

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My son had a serious bout of sore throat and cough for days. However, he did not have fever. Kindly let me know what could have caused this.

Chioma (by SMS)

 

People including children may experience a cough and sore throat, but no fever. Causes of this can include a simple irritation, infection, or obstruction in the throat. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the airways of mucus and other irritants. People often experience a cough alongside a fever, but this is not always the case.

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