{"id":11757,"date":"2019-04-03T15:04:06","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T15:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ent.gr\/?p=11757"},"modified":"2024-02-07T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T10:42:09","slug":"sore-throat-symptoms-and-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/sore-throat-symptoms-and-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sore Throat: Symptoms and Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/sore-throat-symptoms-and-causes\/#Infections_causing_a_sore_throat_might_result_in_other_signs_and_symptoms_including\" >Infections causing a sore throat might result in other signs and symptoms, including:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/sore-throat-symptoms-and-causes\/#Some_general_guidelines_can_help_pharyngitis_of_any_cause\" >Some general guidelines can help pharyngitis of any cause:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">A sore throat (pharyngitis) is one of the\u00a0main reasons for visiting the doctor, especially in winter. Pain,\u00a0\u00a0irritation or scratchiness of the throat that often worsens when you swallow are the main symptoms. Viruses that cause respiratory tract infections are the most common cause of pharyngitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infections_causing_a_sore_throat_might_result_in_other_signs_and_symptoms_including\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Infections causing a sore throat might result in other signs and symptoms, including:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Pain and tingling in the throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Pain during swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Muscle pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Body aches<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"attachment_11753\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11753\" class=\"wp-image-11753 size-medium\" title=\"Sore Throat.ent\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/%CF%80%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%BF%CF%82-%CE%BB%CE%B1%CE%B9%CE%BC%CF%8C.%CE%B5%CF%85%CE%AF%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%B9%CF%82-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"Sore Throat.ent\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sore Throat<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Tonsils can become infected and swollen.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Children are especially vulnerable to pharyngitis. Their immune system is still immature and they are easily attacked by various microbes. Many viruses and bacteria including group A B-hemolytic streptococcus, are easily spread at school, in child care centers, and among family members. Children may present a more severe form of the disease with breathing difficulties, swallowing difficulties, severe <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-neurological-diseases\/headaches\/\">headache<\/a>, vomiting and coughing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Viral pharyngitis, which is the most common cause, usually clears up after 10 days. Pharyngitis caused by bacteria requires antibiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_general_guidelines_can_help_pharyngitis_of_any_cause\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Some general guidelines can help pharyngitis of any cause:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Rest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.satory.gr\/en\/acupuncture-emotions\/acupuncture-for-treating-insomnia\/\">Sleep<\/a> helps the body fight an infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Drink plenty of fluids: Fever increases the body&#8217;s need for fluids. At the same time, these moisten the throat and pharynx, reduce stinging, make swallowing easier and remove the risk of dehydration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Gargle with Chamomile and Soda: Gargle with chamomile and soda (mix half a glass of warm chamomile with 1 teaspoon of baking soda) a few times a day to help soothe a sore throat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Diet: Broths and soups have soothing effects. Chicken soup also appears to have anti-bacterial properties. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Foods that do not irritate the affected pharynx should be chosen such as cooked cereals, purees and yogurt. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Irritants such as orange juice or spicy foods should be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Air quality: There should be no cigarette smoke in the area of patients with pharyngitis due to the irritation it causes. 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