Sore throat is an inflammation of the throat, tonsils and lymph nodes due to infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. Sore throat is very common during the flu season, and it can by mild symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing or coughing preceding. The incubation period of sore throat is around 3-5 days and most symptoms occur within this period. Common symptoms of sore throat are: throat inflammation and swelling, difficulty swallowing, difficult breathing, mucus-producing cough, fatigue, physical weakness, headache, nausea, anorexia, enlargement of lymph nodes and tonsils, excessive sweating and fever. In general, infections cause the majority of sore throats and are contagious. Infections are caused either by viruses such as influenza, the common cold, mononucleosis, or by bacteria such as streptococci or haemophilus. While bacteria respond to antibiotics, do not viruses. Most viral sore throats accompany flu or colds, as well as a stuffy, runny nose, sneezing, and the accompanying pain. The way that we usually have a sore throat by inhaling the bacteria or virus that causes the infection. It is common for these funds in microscopic droplets in the air exist, as when someone sneezes. It is also possible to pick up the infection if you touch your nose or mouth after touching an object with another person approved with the condition. This is the reason why some schools adopt a policy of cleaning door handles, if there is an outbreak. If you have affected, it may take 2 to 4 days to be shown any symptoms. Add half a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper

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