: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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Because of that variance, Lye tests for strep even when there isn't a sore throat.—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026 Adults and children older than 1 year can add honey to warm tea or water to help soothe sore throats and calm coughs.—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 Propolis, what bees use to insulate the walls of their hives to protect against outside germs, is brilliant for soothing sore throats, bolstering our immune systems, and protecting against free radicals.—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 In humans, bird flu can cause pink eye, fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue.—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sore throat