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Does drinking coffee have any effects on a sore throat? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Am currently sick with a bad throat. While enjoying my cup of coffee, I had the thought; "Should I avoid coffee if I have a bad throat?". So, are there any studies or general consensus on this?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Caffeine can decrease your saliva production and lead to a dry mouth. If you add any dairy products to your coffee, that can increase your sinus congestion.

I wouldn't worry much about it. Just make sure you are also drinking plenty of water. Getting dehydrated will adversely affect your recovery time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How does adding dairy to coffee increase sinus congestion?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

It's a fairly common mild allergy. I guess I shouldn't have stated that like it is expected for everyone.