HOW TO TREAT SORE THROAT AT HOME – AT HOME REMEDIES FOR STREP THROAT.
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CAUSES OF SORE THROAT
Infectious causes include bacteria and viruses that infect your throat.
Viruses that cause a sore throat include:
Rhinoviruses which causes common cold, Influenza virus, mononucleosis virus, measles and varicella virus.
A number of bacterial infections can cause a sore throat.
The most common is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus) which causes strep throat.
Now there are many cases of sore throat which are not caused by any of these pathogens and these come under the non-infectious causes of sore throat. These can include
Allergies to pet , molds, dust and pollen can cause a sore throat.
Sore throat due to irritation with Irritants like tobacco smoke and chewing tobacco. Drinking excessive alcohol and eating spicy foods can also irritate your throat.
Sore throat can also develop due to a strain in the vocal cords which can be caused by excessive yelling, talking loudly or talking for long periods without rest.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is a digestive system disorder people suffer from sore throat due to acid reflux.
Tumors of the throat, tongue or larynx can cause a sore throat.