Question 1

slept with a fan on. is this the cause for my sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually a ceiling fan will do two things.One is we tend to mouth breath and that drys out throat.Also dust gets on top and ceiling fans throw this down aggravating allergies and the drainage aggravates the throat.Clean them every 2 weeks.

Question 2

what can cause a sore throat in summer?

Accepted Answer

Same as winter: The frequency if differing viral & bacterial infections that cause throat pain varies over the seasons.However, most germs are present in sporadic numbers year round. Flu as a cause of throat pain may cluster in nov-feb but occurs worldwide all year long. Strep throat is present continuously.

Question 3

what can cause a sore throat only on the right side?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Unilateral tonsillitis or mononucleosis or,any other inflammation may focus more on one side either with or without progression to the other side.

Question 4

can ticks cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

No: No ticks do not cause sore throat.

Question 5

can biotin cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Biotin sore throat: Usually not but I am sure thee are a few that will have a reaction to the biotin.   But by and large , it is  supposed to be a product that is to help you try to stay wet. And moist. Good luck.

Question 6

can snoring cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Due to dryness in the throat.

Question 7

can rough oral sex cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oral sex can cause trauma and infection. If you continue to have problems, get checked out!

Question 8

can cialis cause a sore throat the next day you wake up?

Accepted Answer

Cialis: This is not a commonly reported complication of the use of this agent, but it does have the potential to produce nasal congestion. When that occurs you will have a tendency to breathe through your mouth while asleep and this may dry out your throat and make it feel sore.

Question 9

is it possible for too much smoking to cause a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have ever been in or near a fire, and are inhaling smoke, you end up coughing, your throat and even lungs get sore. Cigarette smoking does the same thing, just in lower doses over a longer period of time. Lung and head/neck cancer are worse problems, are are heart attacks, strokes, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and many other complications. The sore throat is the least of it. Please QUIT!!!

Question 10

what could cause a  sore throat when i use cleaning products?

Accepted Answer

Vapors: Vapors from household cleaners, such as bleach, may cause an irritant contact dermatitis, a chemical burn, and/or irritation of the mucosal linings of the respiratory and digestive tracts. These chemical interactions with skin and mucosal cells may result in their damage and inflammatory response. Ultimately, this may results in soreness of throat.

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