6. Sore Throat
Aside from a fever and a dry cough, another symptom that can sometimes manifest in COVID-19 is a sore throat. Coronaviruses in general, SARS-CoV-2 included, hit the upper respiratory tract, of which the throat would be a part. One of the body’s typical immune system mechanisms against viruses and bacteria would be to produce more mucous to trap the pathogen (the virus or bacteria). In the case of the throat, the mucous would be the phlegm. Another typical immune system reaction is inflammation. With an inflamed throat plus more than usual amount of phlegm, you will have a sore throat.
Sore throats do not always mean a phlegmatic cough. As has been mentioned earlier in the article, the more common cough identified with COVID-19 would be a dry cough. However, sore throats do have the potential to cause additional issues when they happen. Swallowing liquids and solids becomes more difficult when one has a sore throat, either because it’s painful, or because the throat’s sensitivity makes one prone to gag when swallowing. This makes it more difficult for one to hydrate and nourish, both very important parts of the healing process.
As with a fever and a dry cough, a sore throat is not a conclusive lone indicator that one has COVID-19. A sore throat along with the other symptoms listed in the article is a possible indicator of infection, possibly COVID-19, but also possibly something else. Use the sore throat combined with the other symptoms as a warning that you may have to get checked by a Medical Doctor.
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