Symptom: Sore Throat

What Is the Common Cold? Causes, History & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 8th of May 2026 What is it? The common cold is a mild viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, and upper airways. It is usually not serious and often improves on its own within 1 to 2 weeks. Most people can manage the common cold at home […]

What Is Acute Cough? Short-Term Cough, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 6th of May 2026 What Is It? Acute cough is a short-term cough that usually lasts up to 3 weeks. It is commonly caused by temporary irritation, infection, or inflammation affecting the throat or airways. The word acute refers to the duration of the cough, not the type of […]

What Is Acute Pharyngitis? Sore Throat, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 1st of May 2026 What Is It? Acute pharyngitis is a sudden, short-term inflammation of the pharynx, which is the area at the back of the throat. In everyday language, it is commonly understood as an acute sore throat. A sore throat describes the feeling, while pharyngitis describes inflammation […]

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]

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