1. Sore throat
A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swa...
Symptoms:
- Scratching throat
- Difficulty swallowing food
- Swelling of throat
- Pain on swallowing
- Sore throat
2. Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the v...
Symptoms:
- Fever
- Throat irritation
- Headache
- Postnasal drip
- Sore throat
3. Common cold
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore thr...
Symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Aversion to food or drink
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat
4. Strep throat
Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the th...
Symptoms:
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Sore throat
5. Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation(swelling) of the tonsils.The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and...
Symptoms:
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Speech articulation problems
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
6. The flu
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.In temperate c...
Symptoms:
- High-pitched breath sounds
- Tender lymph node
- Diaphoresis
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
7. Sinusitis
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.Acut...
Symptoms:
- Jaw pain
- Earache
- Feels hot to touch
- Bad breath
- Sore throat
8. Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the ne...
Symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Moist skin
- Sore throat
9. H1N1 (swine) influenza
Swine influenza is flu virus usually found in pigs. The virus occasionally changes(mutates) and becomes infec...
Symptoms:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat
10. Acute Bronchitis
Detailed information on acute bronchitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Symptoms:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feels hot to touch
- Blood tinged sputum
- Chest pain
- Sore throat
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