Why does our throat hurt before we get a cold?
469283
Glands become inflamed - White bl. cells are crowding the area to fight infection, and they swell up, hence, the soreness.
84473
It sounds like an infection. It could be teh begining of strep throat, or possibly the start of a cold. Take not chances! See a doctor to find out what it is and get some antibiotics!
216615
It is mucus in the back of your throat, normally when you have a cold. It traps some of the germs in your body.
7509
Glands are usually ALWAYS a little swollen when you have a cold, are sneezing, etc... the way you find about it is when you touch right below your cheekbone and it hurts.
722989
Unfortunately, it is impossible to be pain free at this point. Keeping your throat as moist as possible will help with the pain. Force yourself to keep drinking water, juice, etc. Also, anything cold will help relieve pain, like popsicles, ice chips, etc. Keep fluids next to your bed so you can drink anytime you wake up. If your doctor says it is okay, take ibuprofen, which will reduce swelling and inflammation, which is probably the primary cause of your pain.
303273
Strep throat is an infection. With some infections your body has to use a fever to fight them. That is why you get a fever.
389346
You are most likely getting the sore throat from nasal drainage.  Do you have allergies?  Maybe there is a time in the month that the allergens are more prone to.  Which can just be causing slight sinus issues.  The mucus in your nose is draining by going down the back of your throat.  This is a major irritant for it.  Try some sinus medicine or talk to your doctor to see if they can do an allergy test if you havent figured out what you are allergic to.
78715
Brain freeze is the result of drinking a cold beverage.  The cold fluid in your throat is in close proximity to the ateries that supply your brain, and the blood ends up getting chilled, which causes a moment of pain in your head.
867868
They catch germs before the germs get into your lungs.  It's easier to get over a sore throat than pneumonia.
343893
yah this is how strep throat starts, if you dont go to the doctor and get medicine soon.  It will get very sore and you will be lucky if you can swallow water.  I had this 3 times before :(
982031
Strep throat, the flu, std, numerous of things it could be. \nGo to your doctor and they will strip your throat and I'm sure they will provide you with the information you need to know.\n\nIt would help to know if it hurt your throat.\nFelt scracthy?\nSore when you eat? \netc.
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There are mucous membranes in your lungs that produce the "snot" in the same way your saliva glands produce saliva. When you are sick, these membranes are inflammed and irritated and they produce more mucous than usual.\n\nThis is why we cough -- we cough because our body is trying to expel the excessive mucous from inside our lungs. It's that little tickling sensation you get right before you cough or sneeze.
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because it is cold\n\nthis could happen if you have asthma, bronchitis,if you are a smoker, or are around smoke all of the time; it could also happen if you yell alot or are hoarse, or if your throat is sore; it could also happen if you have a repsiratory infection\n\ndo you cough every single time you have ever eaten it? if not, it is no big deal, but if it happens every now and then it would be because of the things I listed above
237889
Try mixing honey with some lemon juice.  That works well for me when I have a sore throat, and it usually doens't develop into a cold if I start that as soon as my throat starts hurting.
846103
It could be caused from many things..a cold, sinus problems, dry air, etc. One thing I do when I get a sore throat is sip some chamomile tea. It really helps! Otherwise, I would suggest taking some pain relievers and sucking on throat drops or just drinking anything warm in general. Hope my advice helps!
932819
you may have tonsilitis or a sore throat if has been with you since 2nd week of oct you should have gone to the doctor and should never have  home remedied yourself! i think its just a plain sore throat but get medical advice. keep away from straining your  voice. lifting and pushing heavy objects and stay away from cold drinks, cold rooms and alcohol and cigarettes (smoking and second hand smoke) until you figure out what you have.
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It depends upon what caused it.  The most common cause of a sore throat is an upper respiratory virus, usually the common cold, or sometimes the flu.  There is generally some congestion in the nose and some cough as well.  There isn't much you can do for that.  The salt water gargle may help.  Chloraseptic spray or lozenges or cough drops like Halls or Vicks or Ricola may help the symptoms.  A deep sore throat can be a symptom of acid reflux, especially if you feel it after eating and then lying down.  An antacid such as Rolaids will alleviate that quickly. Strep infection causes a bad sore throat and enlarged tonsils, usually with some fever and swelling of lymph nodes in neck.  There isn't much of any cough or nasal congestion.  There may be nausea and dehydration.  Treatment is penicillin or erythromycin for 10 days by mouth, or a long acting shot of penicillin, as well as salt water gargles, and drinking plenty of fluids.  Sometimes steroids will help shrink the swollen tonsils.  Occasionally, a peritonsillar abscess must be drained.  Gonorrhea can cause a similar bad sore throat requiring antibiotics.  It is acquired by the wrong kind of oral sex.  Chlamydia can do the same, although not as bad.  Diptheria is a rare cause of a bad sore throat.  It is very dangerous, but is uncommon in developed countries, as we get vaccinated against it in youth, and should continue to have booster shots against it every ten years, along with our tetanus boosters (DT or diptheria-tetanus booster).\n\nI'm sure various morons will tell you to take vitamins, or zinc or some herb, but there is no such cure.  All such remedies are quackery for this.  Of course, the morons think they get well, if you give them sugar pills and tell them it will cure them.  LOL!!  \n\nOf course many home remedies may help the symptoms.  The hot toddy of whisky and lemon in hot water may make you feel better or may not.  Some hydrocodone (Vicodin or Lortab) or other narcotic can sure help relieve the pain of a severe infected throat.  If you got badly swollen tonsils, it hurts to eat, and people get dehydrated, which makes you sick.  Make sure you get plenty of fluids down.  7-Up is a classic.  Chicken soup is good for both the body and the soul, especially if your mother lovingly made it.