What is a sore throat?
Q: What is a sore throat?
A: Sore throat or throat pain is pain in a person's throat.
Q: How common is sore throat among people?
A: About 7.5% or 3/40 of people have sore throat in any three-month period.
Q: What is the most common cause of sore throat?
A: Most of the time, it is caused by viral pharyngitis.
Q: What are some other causes of sore throat?
A: It can also be caused by bad tonsils, trauma, strep throat, tumors, and other problems.
Q: How is sore throat treated?
A: Treatment varies with the different causes, but the painful symptoms can be helped with medicine such as cough drops or, in China, pear-syrup candy.
Q: Is pear-syrup candy commonly used to treat sore throat?
A: It is mentioned as a possible treatment in China, but it is not specified if it is commonly used.
Q: Can sore throat be prevented?
A: It may be prevented by maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding contact with sick people, and keeping the immune system strong through a healthy lifestyle.
