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Symptoms of bird flu in humans can include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing, high fever, pneumonia and seizures, according to medical experts.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Characterized by a high fever, cough, sore throat, headache and fatigue, walking pneumonia diagnosis in local emergency rooms jumped fourfold from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2, spiking from 0.2% to 0.8% of all diagnoses for children aged 2 to 4.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Using a humidifier this time of year can help combat the symptoms of colder temperatures, including dry skin, nosebleeds, and sore throats, by releasing extra moisture into your space.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Symptoms include fever, weakness and malaise, followed by a headache, sore throat, muscle or chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough and abdominal pain, according to the African agency that oversees disease control.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sore throat
noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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