Is Your Sore Throat a Symptom of Coronavirus? Here’s What Doctors Say
. “Any viral infection that is upper respiratory can cause sore throat,” she says. The virus can also directly cause irritation and inflammation, she says.
“Additionally, even if the throat is not the primary site of infection, the coughing that comes along with COVID-19 can severely irritate the voice box and throat,” Dr. Naunheim says.If you have a sore throat but otherwise feel fine, with the exception of aor something similar, it’s more likely that you’re dealing with a condition like seasonal allergies, says Dr. Parikh. A sore throat on its own or a sore throat with other minor symptoms is unlikely to be due to COVID-19.
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