10 Causes of a Sore Throat
Cause #9: Irritants
Irritants refer to outside elements such as smoke (from cigarettes or campfires), air pollution, fumes from chemical products, chlorine, drinking, and more. It is important to note that irritants are different from allergies as allergies cause an immune response while irritants cause irritation of the tissue.
This is mostly seen among individuals who are exposed to pollution, especially in urban areas. It is best to try to avoid irritants as it can cause a chronic sore throat.
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