Sign or Symptom
sore throat
sore throat
Also called:
Pharyngitis
Definitions related to sore throat:
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Any kind of inflammatory process of the tonsils, pharynx, or/and larynx characterized by pain in swallowing.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (also called the voice box). The technical name for the throat is pharynx. You can have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include: Allergies; Mononucleosis; Smoking; Strep throat; Tonsillitis. Treatment depends on the cause. Sucking on lozenges, drinking lots of liquids, and gargling may ease the pain. Over-the-counter pain relievers can also help, but children should not take aspirin.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A disorder characterized by marked discomfort in the throatCommon Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Sore throat is pain in the posterior pharynx that occurs with or without swallowing. Pain can be severe; many patients refuse oral intake.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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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.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Sore throat, painful inflammation of the passage from the mouth to the pharynx or of the pharynx itself. A sore throat may be a symptom of influenza or of other respiratory infections, a result of irritation by foreign objects or fumes, or a reaction to certain drugs. Infections caused by a strain...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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