Maintaining Optimal Throat Health - Tips and Remedies

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What is a sore throat?

A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat. Pain in the throat is one of the most common symptoms, which accounts for more than 2% of all adult primary care visits each year. Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air.

Is mucus in your throat a sign of a serious illness?

Your body is always producing mucus. Overproduction of mucus in your throat is often the result of a minor illness that should be allowed to run its course. Sometimes, however, excess mucus can be a sign of a more serious condition.

What are the symptoms of a sore throat?

Apart from throat pain, sore throat symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Upset stomach. Swollen lymph nodes. Nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Runny nose. Cough. Fatigue. Hoarseness. What causes sore throats? Most sore throats happen because you have a viral infection, like the common cold or flu.

How do doctors know if a throat infection is viral or bacterial?

Doctors recognize a throat infection by viewing the throat. However, because viral infections and bacterial infections often cause the same appearance in the throat, it is difficult for doctors to know whether the cause is a viral or bacterial infection just by looking at the throat.

Do throat problems go away on their own?

Most throat problems are minor and go away on their own. Treatments, when needed, depend on the problem. Laryngoceles (Merck & Co., Inc.) Also in Spanish

Is a sore throat a serious problem?

Although most are little more than a nuisance, in certain cases a sore throat may indicate a more serious problem. "If your throat becomes swollen and you can't swallow, or if your tongue swells, you should seek urgent medical advice," says Foster.

What Is Throat Health

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Throat Health Information

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2. https://patient.info/news-and-features/when-to-worry-about-a-sore-throat