A sore throat (pharyngitis⁵ and tonsilitis) ⁴⁴ often begins as an itch, pain or irritation, but it is actually more than that. Most sore throats are caused by a viral infection, which means you’ll often get other symptoms like a runny nose or aches and pains just like you’d get with a cold⁵.

Sometimes, a sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection⁴³.

The moment you feel an itch or any of the symptoms mentioned above, always remember to use an antiseptic gargle.

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