Viruses cause 90-95% of all sore throats. Cold and flu viruses. adenoviruses. coxsackie virus. mononucleosis.
No, but if they have a rough texture or ingredients that can irritate your throat then it's possible to have a sore throat for a day or two. Viruses or bacteria more commonly cause sore throats.
Antibiotics kill bacteria. They do not kill viruses.
There are many conditions that can cause a severe sore throat including strep throat. Cancer of the throat can cause the throat to feel sore. When you have a persistent sore throat consult a physician.
Your throat (and tonsils if you still have them) are a 'safety net' - catching viruses and other bugs that would make their way into your lungs. The inflammation in a sore throat is simply the body's defences fighting the infection.
Sore throat caused by environmental conditions is not contagious.
It might if the sore throat is due to an infection by bacteria that are sensitive to penicillin, and most bacteria that cause sore throats are. However, the most common causes of a sore throat are viruses and viral infections are not treated with antibiotics like penicillin, since viruses (e.g., the cold and flu viruses) are not sensitive to or "killed" by antibiotics like bacteria are. You may want to try some of the home remedies given in the related question, or contact your health care professional for evaluation and treatment.
Most people who get a sore throat have other factors besides the sore throat leaving your window open at night going out when your hair is wet they may have had the common cold or dry throat might cause it but i don't think you could get sore throat by breathing on someone.
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Deficiency of the vitamins the tongue sore is the cause to tongue sore.
No, but hypERthyroidism can cause a sore throat.
A doctor may be able to tell if vomiting is the cause of a sore throat. If the vomiting occurs frequently, the throat can become quite sore from the acide in the vomit.