Hard to swallow, throat feels tight, No pain

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   The sensation is a familiar one. It hurts to swallow and there's a scratchy sensation way in the back of the mouth. The whole area feels raw. All signs point to a sore throat, that universal complaint, usually associated with the winter months.
   
   It's not surprising that the throat is the target of pain. It is, along with the nose, the body's first defense against invading organisms. Anything that comes in via the nose or mouth must pass through this area, known technically as the pharynx. Pharyngitis--i.e., throat inflammation--is one of the most common ...

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