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Sore throat

• Viral pharyngitis

Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.


• Strep throat

Strep throat is a throat infection causing symptoms including a red sore throat with white patches.


• Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is painful swelling in the tonsils, causing sore throat, red tonsils, pain, fever, and more.


• Laryngitis

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, causing hoarseness and loss of voice.


• Acute sinusitis

Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.


• Common cold

The common cold is a viral respiratory infection causing sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headache and more.


• Indoor allergens

Indoor allergens are the things that cause an allergic reaction: dust, dust mites, mold, pet hair and more.


• Dust exposure

Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.


• Smoke exposure

Exposure to smoke can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, and more.


• Heartburn/GERD

Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.


• Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.


• Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis is a rare, life-threatening illness that keeps air from getting to the lungs.


• Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever, rash, muscle aches, and more.


• Mumps

Mumps is a contagious viral disease that causes painful swelling of the glands that produce saliva.


• Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold.


• Scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a red itchy rash on the body caused by streptococcal bacteria.


• Thermal burn of mouth or tongue

A thermal burn of the mouth or tongue can cause pain, blisters, peeling skin, and temporary loss of taste.


• Hiatal hernia

When hiatal hernia symptoms do occur, they include chest pain and burning, sweating, a bitter taste and more.


• Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious bacterial infection and causes fever, low blood pressure, a rash, and more.


• Throat cancer

Throat cancer can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and chronic cough.


• West nile virus

West Nile virus is an infection spread by mosquitoes, and can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and more.


• Shingles (herpes zoster)

Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.


• Bird (avian) flu

Bird flu is spread to people from birds and causes fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.