Sore Throat (Pharyngitis): Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic What is a sore throat? A sore throat, or “pharyngitis,” is a scratchy, painful feeling in the back of your throat (pharynx) It happens when the tissue lining your throat (mucosa) becomes inflamed If you have a sore throat, it may hurt to swallow or talk
Sore throat - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic The most common cause of a sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu A sore throat from a virus goes away on its own