Sore throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 10, 2021 · A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own.
Sore Throat 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBJul 20, 2022 · A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat. Sore throats are divided into types — pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and laryngitis — based on the part of the throat they affect ...
Pharyngitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Pharyngitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the back of the throat, or pharynx. Symptoms of pharyngitis can include discomfort, dryness, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment...
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis): Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAug 22, 2024 · A sore throat, or “pharyngitis,” is a scratchy, painful feeling in the back of your throat (pharynx). It happens when the tissue lining your throat (mucosa) becomes inflamed. If you have a sore throat, it may hurt to swallow or talk. Many things cause pharyngitis, from viral and bacterial infections to allergies …
Laryngitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 7, 2022 · Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords — two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally, your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration. How speech occurs.
Sore throat - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 10, 2021 · A sore throat caused by a viral infection usually lasts five to seven days and doesn't usually require medical treatment. Antibiotics don't help treat a viral infection. To ease pain and fever, many people turn to acetaminophen …
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Pharyngitis - Verywell Health
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (throat), resulting in a sore throat. It is most often caused by a contagious virus or bacteria, but there are also noncontagious causes like acid reflux, an allergy, or vocal cord strain.
Pharyngitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat. It’s most often referred to simply as “sore throat.” Pharyngitis can also cause scratchiness in the throat and...
Sore throat - NHS
WEBSore throats are usually caused by viruses (like cold or flu) or from smoking. Very occasionally they can be caused by bacteria. A sore throat can also be caused by: Find out what can cause a sore throat, how you can soothe it and when to get medical advice.
Throat Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, and More - Healthgrades
WEBMar 31, 2022 · Summary. A throat infection, sometimes called pharyngitis, can be either a bacterial or viral infection. It leads to inflammation of the tissues in the throat and causes redness, pain, and swelling of the structures in the throat. Your throat, or pharynx, is the tube-like structure that carries food to the esophagus and air to your windpipe.