Have you ever heard people saying "don't drink ice, you'll get sore throat!".

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So, this is not true. The real causes of strep throat are viruses and bacteria. However, the way that can be done so that the symptoms of strep throat can quickly subside, you should not drink ice first while sick.

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Sore throat is most often caused by a viral infection. Apart from viruses, strep throat can be caused by bacteria, fungi, allergic reactions, and exposure to pollutants, such as cigarette smoke and gas.

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When you have a sore throat, all you need to do is prevent the symptoms from getting worse. Well, the habit of drinking ice is in fact one of the things that can aggravate the symptoms of strep throat as well. The reason is that drinking ice can trigger a cough, thus making the inflammation in the throat worse