Sore throat

 

The 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.

 

 

One can have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include:

1. Allergies

2. Mononucleosis

3. Smoking

4. Streptococcus infected throat

5. Tonsillitis

 

 

Treatment depends on the cause. Common treatments include:

1. Lozenges

2. Drinking lots of liquids

3. Gargling

4. Medications may include over-the-counter pain relievers