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So far, you do not have any symptoms pointing to an infection or allergies as the cause of your sore throat.
Another common cause of a sore throat is laryngitis, inflammation of the vocal cords.
Symptoms of laryngitis include
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a hoarse or scratchy voice
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losing your voice
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discomfort in the throat and neck when you talk.
Do you have some of these symptoms?
| Last updated: | May 15, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Faculty of Harvard Medical School |
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