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Does Chewing Gum Cause Strep Throat?

Hi. I was chewing a piece of Mentos gum today and fell asleep while chewing it. I woke up about 3 hours later, and now I feel like I have strep throat. Is it possible for gum to give you a sore throat? and what are some simple solutions for getting rid of it?
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The streptococcus sore throat cannot be caused by chewing gum. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like azithromycin(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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Does Chewing Gum Cause Strep Throat?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The streptococcus sore throat cannot be caused by chewing gum. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like azithromycin(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.