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Sore throat can leave you feeling on standby

You may not often think about this, but your throat plays an essential part in how you interact with the people around you. Your ability to talk, laugh, sing, and eat all involve the use of your throat. So, feeling constant and bothersome throat pain can make even just a quick conversation with friends a rather unpleasant experience. That’s why sore throat may start to interfere with your social life in more ways than you could have imagined.

Also known as pharyngitis, sore throat normally presents as a painful and bothersome feeling that lasts for several days. Here are the common symptoms of sore throat that you might recognise:

  • Pain and difficulty when swallowing
  • Hoarseness
  • Dry cough
  • Scratchiness in the throat

These symptoms are caused by inflammation in different areas of the throat, such as the pharynx, the larynx and the tonsils. The inflammation in turn is caused by a viral or bacterial infection (see Related conditions). So when it comes to treating sore throat, it’s not just about relieving the pain – it’s also important to get to the inflammation that causes it.

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Causes of sore throat

Below you’ll find a list of conditions that can result in sore throat. Some of these, like the common cold, are caused by viruses and gradually get better within a week. Others, such as strep throat, are caused by bacterial infections and require antibiotic treatment. You may also develop sore throat by over-exerting your voice (shouting), or because of allergies, outdoor pollution or tobacco smoke. In addition, your risk of developing sore throat is greater during cold weather or low humidity.

  • Pharyngitis

    An inflammation of the pharynx, the back part of the throat. Often referred to as just “sore throat”. Can lead to a painful or scratchy sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing and hoarseness.

  • Common cold

    The most common infectious illness in human, which can involve a runny or stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, and headaches.

  • Tonsillitis

    An inflammation or infection of the tonsils, causing them to swell up. Symptoms can include throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever and even headaches.

  • Laryngitis

    An infection of the larynx, or “voice box”, the part of the throat that contains your vocal cords. This can result in hoarseness, difficulty when swallowing, a chronic cough and heavy mucus in the throat.

  • Uvulitis

    An inflammation of the uvula, which can lead to an itchy, burning or sore sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing and potentially some trouble breathing.

  • Strep throat

    A bacterial infection, which causes inflammation and pain in the throat. This common condition is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.

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