Symptoms of Sore Throat
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Difficulty Swallowing
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Difficulty swallowing food and beverages is often an early symptom of a sore throat, and babies with sore throats may refuse the bottle or breast.
Dryness
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People with a sore throat may notice a feeling of dryness or scratchiness, and may describe the feeling as a "tickle" or a "frog" in the back of the throat.
Hoarseness
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Sore throats that are irritated and inflamed may cause people to develop a hoarse or raspy voice, which can make speaking difficult.
Mucus
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Excessive mucus running down the back of the throat may develop in people with a sore throat, and the mucus may cause a bad taste and abnormal sensations in the mouth.
Pain
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People with a sore throat may notice pain when breathing or talking, and the neck and lymph nodes may be sore or tender to the touch.
Swelling
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Swelling and redness inside of the throat and mouth may develop in people with sore throats, and the inflammation may extend into the tonsils and lymph nodes in the neck.
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