Sore Throat
It is a feeling of irritation and scratchiness of the throat that often worsens and turns to pain when you try to swallow anything. It is a common symptom that follows any bacterial or viral infection of the mouth, throat or respiratory tract and shows the active inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
Gargling with warm salt water, sucking on a lozenge or taking an over the counter painkiller can help soothe your scratchy throat and irritation.