10 Causes of a Sore Throat
Cause #5: Tumors
Tumors that develop in the larynx, tonsils, or pharynx may also be referred to as throat cancer. Throat caner can affect the tonsils and voice box. Some of the symptoms of throat cancer include ear pain, cough, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, and a sore throat.
Some of the examples of throat cancer include glottic cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, supraglottic cancer, and more. Risk factors of throat cancer are the use of tobacco, excessive alcohol use, human papillomavirus infection, GERD, and more.
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