: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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Take zinc at the onset of a cold, ideally within 24 hours of developing symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, or sore throat.—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026 What to know about symptoms Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and congestion.—Sandra Temko, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Symptoms of the Cicada variant are similar to other COVID-19 infections and can include runny or stuffy nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, coughing and changes to sense of smell or taste.—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Heavy rainfall recently flooded the grassy lot and seeped into tents, leaving a trail of soggy clothes and sore throats.—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sore throat