What causes sore throat?

The phenomenon of throat pain can be said to be very easy to find in life, so it is important to understand the cause. Common causes include viral infections, such as colds, flu, or pharyngitis, as well as bacterial infections and external stimuli.

1. Viral infections, such as common cold, influenza, laryngitis, mumps, herpetic pharyngitis, etc.;

2. Bacterial infections, such as streptococcal pharyngitis, tonsillitis, epiglottitis, and uvulitis; in rare cases, sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia can also cause sore throats;

3. External irritants or other diseases, such as low air humidity, air pollution, long-term mouth breathing, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic fatigue, etc.

4. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections. Do not use antibiotics indiscriminately in this situation. Otherwise, not only will you be prone to allergic reactions, but you will also have to endure side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and rash. Moreover, antibiotics can kill many beneficial bacteria and make some harmful bacteria resistant.