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Sore throat

In addition, allergies (allergic rhinitis) can cause a sore throat.

With a sore throat, sometimes the tonsils or surrounding parts of the throat are inflamed. Either way, removing the tonsils to try to prevent future sore throats is not recommended for most children.

Common Causes:

• Breathing through the mouth (can cause drying and irritation of the throat)
• Common cold
• Viral pharyngitis
• Influenza
• Strep throat (caused by streptococcal bacteria)
• Infectious mononucleosis
• Fish, chicken bone, or other foreign substance stuck in the throat. (For emergency actions, see choking child or adult or CPR)
• Endotracheal intubation (tube insertion)
• Surgery such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

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References:

Wald ER. Diagnosing and treating strep throat. Fam Pract Manag. 2004; 11(2): 20.

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