A sore throat (or throat pain) is pain or irritation of the throat. A common physical symptom, it is usually caused by acute pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), although it can also appears as a result of trauma, diphtheria, or other conditions. A sore throat may cause mild to extreme pain.
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