Sore Throat

What then frequently coexists with a cough, a fever, and too much mucus? An aching throat. Though it's not usually the main cause of a sore throat, something like a persistent cough might aggravate one and make it feel worse. Inflammation is something we really just brought up in relation to coughs.

Inflammation is comparable to a small-scale fever. When you're unwell, the areas of your body that become inflamed turn red, swell, and warm up. In the area where inflammation has developed, your body is attempting to fend off something. Although a lot of people believe that their illnesses are to blame for their inflammation, your body is actually trying to treat your ailments.

White blood cells are produced in response to the inflammation, and they travel to the area of infection to fight it off. White blood cells and antibodies press against nerve terminals as they go to the swelling site. Together, these two factors give you the sensation that your throat is thick, bloated, and painful. Despite how uncomfortable it may be, it's an indication that your body is responding as it should to the sickness.