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Various symptoms appear in the course of coronavirus infection, and some people have the infection asymptomatically. COVID-19 is easiest to recognize if you have the symptoms typical of the disease – fever, dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. As it turns out, one of the slightly rarer symptoms of coronavirus infection is also a sore throat.
A sore throat due to COVID-19
In some patients with confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus you have a sore throat. According to WHO data, this symptom can be identified in approx. 13,9 percent. patients with COVID-19. Therefore, it is not the most common symptom, but it occurs with a similar frequency as headache (13,6%) or muscle and joint pain (14,8%).
Research conducted in the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2021 shows that in the case of infection with the so-called With the British variant of the coronavirus, a sore throat occurs more often than with the «classic» virus SARS-CoV-2. From the findings of scientists, we learn that fatigue or muscle pain is also more common, while loss of smell and taste is less frequent.
There were about 3,5 thousand in the analyzed group. people infected with the new variant of the coronavirus, of which:
- 35 percent had a cough
- 32 percent felt tired
- 25 percent – muscle aches
- 21,8 percent struggled with a sore throat
Typically, in COVID-19, sore throat is not the only symptom, as it is joined by others. Usually, these are signs of illness that are typical of a cold or flu, including fever, fatigue, and a dry cough. However, it happens that the course of the coronavirus infection has an unusual course or that subsequent symptoms appear over time. For this reason, a sore throat is also better not to be taken lightly.
It cannot be ruled out that in some cases the sore throat associated with coronavirus infection occurs as a result of irritation of the mucous membranes by dry cough. In this situation, a sore throat is a consequence of coughing, not a direct symptom of COVID-19.
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What to do in case of a sore throat?
A sore throat doesn’t necessarily indicate a coronavirus infection. If this is the only worrying symptom, it could be caused by dry air in the home. Scratching or itching in the throat also occurs with some allergies. A sore throat is also one of the signs of a cold or flu. If we notice this symptom, we should be vigilant, especially if the problem is getting worse and lubrication of the throat or preparations to alleviate soreness and dryness do not help.
For a sore throat, we recommend Propolia BeeYes refreshing propolis lozenges with honey and eucalyptus, which have a soothing, analgesic and coating effect.
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If, apart from throat ailments, there are other symptoms typical of a cold or flu, you should refrain from leaving the house and limit contact with other people. It is also recommended using medical teleportationespecially if you develop a fever, the symptoms worsen or start to resemble those of a coronavirus infection, especially such as dry cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or overwhelming fatigue.
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