Inflammation of the pharynx, which is at the back of the throat, is called pharyngitis. It is commonly referred to as a sore throat. Various bacteria and viruses like adenovirus, influenza, Streptococcus, etc., cause pharyngitis.
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Why do I get sore and red throat when it is cold?
Query: Hello doctor, My throat has been feeling tight and sore sometimes in the morning. When it is cold, my mouth feels sore. The inside of my throat is red, like a strep throat, but it has been like this for a while. I do not know what it is. I have not been flossing for months. I do not know if it is be... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your throat is congested (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The congestion involves tonsillar pillars and pharyngeal walls. There are also hyperplastic lymphoid nodules on the back of your throat, which suggest chronic pharyngitis. So the picture... Read Full »