A sore throat is a scratchy, painful feeling in the back of your throat. If you have a sore throat, it may be painful to swallow or talk. Many things cause a sure throat, from bacterial and viral infections to allergies and sleeping with your mouth open. Most sore throat symptoms disappear within a few days.
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Overview What is Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)?
If your sore throat lasts longer than a week, gets worse, or develops symptoms such as fever or swollen lymph nodes, you should consult a doctor.
What does a sore throat feel like?
A sore throat may start with a wheezing feeling in your throat, as if your throat is dry. You may also feel like your throat is burning. If your sore throat gets worse, you may feel a sharp pain in your throat when you swallow or talk. You may feel pain in your ears or on the side of your neck.
Is a sore throat a serious problem?
It could be. For example, a sore throat that lasts longer than two weeks may be a sign of laryngeal cancer. Sore throat is a symptom of COVID-19. But most of the time, a sore throat is a symptom of less serious conditions.
