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Examples of sore throat in a Sentence
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There are several allergy symptoms to be aware of, Parikh says, including:
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Sneezing
Itchy eyes
Coughing
The Cleveland Clinic says allergies can cause a sore throat due to postnasal drip, which is when discharge from your nose runs down the back of your throat.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2024
In both children and adults, symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease frequently include a fever, sore throat and loss of appetite.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Symptoms can include splenomegaly (an enlarged spleen), lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), headache, malaise, fatigue, fever, and sore throat.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Those young patients typically come in with fevers, cough and often either runny noses or sore throats, Ahmed said.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2024
Last week, 4 percent had fevers, coughs and or sore throats compared to 10 percent one year ago.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
It is sometimes used to treat common ailments like cough, sore throat, and indigestion.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Using a humidifier can help combat the symptoms of cold weather, including dry skin, sore throats, and nosebleeds, by releasing extra moisture into your space.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
Public health agencies’ recommendations The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still adheres to stricter guidelines, stating that people with symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, including cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea, should stay home.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
sore throat
noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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