Health Tip: What's Behind a Sore Throat?

(HealthDay News) -- A sore throat is among the most common medical maladies. But it shouldn't be ignored, since a sore throat could represent a harmless problem or a serious illness such as strep throat.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says possible causes of a sore throat include:

  • A virus, such as the flu or common cold.
  • A bacterial infection.
  • An allergy.
  • Dry air.
  • Air pollution.
  • Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

    Severe Asthma Often Comes With Other Serious Health Problems

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say

    Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use

    Clean Indoor Air Key To Preventing Asthma Attacks

    Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    Could a High-Dose Flu Shot Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk?

    New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says

    52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

    Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring