How does a sore throat develop?

Question

why does it feel so dry??

Answer 1

SORE THROAT.-

The dry scratchiness and painful swallowing that are the hallmarks of a sore throat can be miserable. Yet a sore throat isn't a disease. Most often, it's a symptom of another illness — such as the common cold or the flu. In many cases, a sore throat is the first indication that you're getting sick.

Sore throat

ARTICLE SECTIONS

    * Definition

    * Symptoms

    * Causes

    * Risk factors

    * When to seek medical advice



    * Tests and diagnosis

    * Complications

    * Treatments and drugs

    * Prevention

    * Lifestyle and home remedies

Causes

Most sore throats are caused by viruses — the same germs that cause colds and flu. A much smaller number are due to bacterial infections.

Viruses and bacteria both enter your body through your mouth or nose — either because you breathe in particles that are released into the air when someone coughs or sneezes, or because you have hand-to-hand contact with an infected person or use shared objects such as utensils, towels, toys, doorknobs or a telephone. Touch your eyes or nose after such contact and you're likely to become sick yourself.

Viral causes-

Viruses that can cause a sore throat include:

    * Common cold viruses

    * Influenza

    * Mononucleosis

    * Measles

    * Chickenpox

    * Croup

Bacterial causes-

Bacteria that can cause a sore throat include:

    * Strep throat

    * Tonsillitis

    * Diphtheria

    * Mycoplasma

    * Chlamydophila

    * Gonorrhea

Other causes-

Because the germs that cause sore throats are contagious, they can spread easily wherever large numbers of people congregate: schools, child care centers and offices. Even so, not all sore throats result from viral or bacterial infections. -