If you’ve ever woken up with a scratchy throat that makes it hard to swallow, you’re certainly not alone. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics shows that around 1 in 6 people in the UK experience respiratory symptoms such as sore throats in a single week, underscoring how
It can be worrying to wake up with a sore throat but no other signs of illness. In the UK, primary-care data show that recurrent sore throat presents at a rate of around 100 per 1,000 people each year. Many people expect throat pain to come with a cold, cough
A sore throat is one of the most common complaints in primary care settings. According to research from the UK Health Security Agency, only about one in ten people with a sore throat seek medical consultation—but among those who do, over half receive an antibiotic prescription even though many sore
A sore throat is one of the top five reasons people seek medical advice in the UK, leading to millions of consultations every year, according to the NHS. While many assume it is always caused by infection, there are several other reasons why your throat may feel irritated, scratchy, or
As the seasons change, many of us notice an uptick in illnesses, particularly during the winter months. One common symptom that often crops up is a sore throat. Understanding the connection between a sore throat and seasonal illness can help you manage your symptoms better and know when to seek
A sore throat is an inflammatory condition that affects the pharynx, which is the hollow tube inside the throat that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the oesophagus and trachea. It is one of the most common health complaints, affecting people of all ages. While a
There’s nothing quite as miserable as a sore, scratchy throat that makes it difficult to swallow, talk or even breathe normally. Sore throats are one of the most common ailments, caused by anything from the common cold virus to allergies, bacteria and even stomach acid reflux. While they are often
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