Sore Throat : Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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A sore throat(pharyngitis) is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat ) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.

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Sore Throat is a Common Issue That Can Be Caused By Several Reasons, It Is a Normal Problem Which Overcomes With The Time But Still It Is So Irritating As We Could Not able To Eat Food ,Could Not able To Sleep and Could Not able To Talk So It Becomes  Necessary For Us To Over Come This Problem as Soon as Possible.

Symptoms Of  Sore Throat
Symptoms Of Sore Throat Can Be Vary On The Basis Of Its Several Cause, Symptoms Could Be Include:

  • Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
  • Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Sore, swollen glands in your neck or jaw
  • Swollen, red tonsils
  • White patches or pus on your tonsils
  • A hoarse or muffled voice
Some Times Sore Throat(Throat Pain) Could Also Includes Symptoms Like:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Body aches
  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting
This all Symptoms Is The Sign Of Cold Fever Which  Gets Over Come With Time.


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Causes Of Sore Throat

Causes of sore throats range from infections to injuries, Here are Some of the most common Reasons That Can Cause Sore Throat.

1.Cold,Flu or Other Viral Infections

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Most Of  The Times Soar Throat Caused by a viral infection. Among the viruses that cause sore throats are:

  • Common Cold Caused By (Rhino Virus)
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • COVID-19
  • Mononucleosis, an infectious disease that’s transmitted through saliva
  • Measles, an illness that causes a rash and fever
  • Chicken Pox, an infection that causes a fever and an itchy, bumpy rash
  • Mumps, an infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands in the neck

2.Allergy
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Some Times Due To Some Allergens Like Grasses,Pollens Can Cause Us Skin and Respiratory Problem Just Like Carrot Grass Which produces a Chemical sesquiterpene lactones  in large quantities. Humans come into contact with these airborne particles easily and become susceptible to skin allergies and respiratory problems Which Could also Cause Sore Throat.

3.Dry Air
Dry air can suck moisture from the mouth and throat, and leave them feeling dry and scratchy.

4.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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GERD is a Condition In Which Acid(HCL) From The Stomach Gets Back To oesophagus (Food Pipe) Which Can irritate Lining of oesophagus and Leads To Sore Throat.

5.Tumor(Uncontrolled Division Of Cells)
A tumor Of The Throat voice box, or tongue is a less common cause of a sore throat. When a sore throat is a sign of Cancer, it doesn’t go away after a few days.

Treatment Of Soar Throat:


You can treat most sore throats at Homes. Get plenty of rest to give your immune system a chance to fight the infection.

To relieve the pain of a sore throat:

  • Gargle with a mixture of warm water and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Drink warm liquids that feel soothing to the throat, such as hot tea with honey, soup broth, or warm water with lemon. Herbal teas Can Be especially soothing to a sore throat.
  • Cool your throat by eating a cold treat like a popsicle or ice cream.
  • Rest your voice until your throat feels better.