What Causes Persistent Sore Throat?

hanks so much for your question. Please dont be over worried but do take your time to read this very well. There are several causes of a sore throat one of it is Viral infection,the majority of sore throats are triggered by a viral infection. These are infections caused by a virus, such as the cold or flu.Other types of viral infections include: mononucleosis, which is an infectious disease typically transmitted through saliva,measles, which is a contagious illness, characterized by a distinct rash and fever,chickenpox, which is an infection that causes skin sores croup, which is an infection of the larynx.Bacterial infection can also cause a sore throat. These types of infections include:strep throat, which is an inflammation of the throat caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria diphtheria, which causes throat inflammation whooping cough, which affects the respiratory mucous membrane,Environmental factors Please my Dear do take note that not all sore throats are viral or bacterial. There are several other causes of throat pain so read this very well okay, if you’re allergic to mold, pet dander, pollen, or other irritants, exposure to these allergens can trigger postnasal drip. This is when excess mucus accumulates in the back of your throat. This accumulation can irritate your throat and cause pain or inflammation.Dry air can also make your throat feel raw and scratchy. Smoking cigarettes or exposure to cigarette smoke can trigger persistent sore throats. Yelling or too much talking can trigger throat strain. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may also cause a sore throat. This is a digestive condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. This condition causes an array of symptoms, such as:a sore throat, hoarseness,heartburn nausea etc. Other causes in very rare cases, a sore throat may be a sign of HIV or throat cancer. so please you can go to hospital and doctor may conduct a laboratory investigation for microscopy culture of the throat ie (throat swab)on seen the result. here is some treatment for the sore throat: avoiding allergens and irritants, such as smoke and chemicals taking throat lozenges,reducing inflammation with ibuprofen 800mg daily for three days or acetaminophen 1000mg for three times a day for three days. If a bacterial infection causes your sore throat, your doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics to kill the infectious organisms. You should take your medication for 10 days or as prescribed by your doctor to treat the bacterial infection. A sore throat may recur if you stop treatment early. If you have a viral infection, your doctor may want to let the virus run its course. During that time, they may prescribe medications, such as decongestants and pain relievers, to ease your symptoms. In some cases, your doctor may want to try an antiviral drug to fight the virus.