Sore Throat
Another symptom of a sinus infection is a sore throat. It occurs due to post-nasal drip that makes the throat raw and aching. Even though it might begin as a bothersome tickle, it could worsen.
Mucus could inflame and irritate the throat once it drips if the infection persists for a few weeks or longer, leading to a hoarse voice and distressing sore throat. Frequently clearing the throat and coughing can exacerbate hoarseness.
People feel discomfort and pain when having a sore throat due to the pain receptor activation by inflammatory molecules. Among those are the prostaglandins, a class of lipids that regulates body functions like blood flow, inflammation, blood clot formation, and labor induction. They are also a part of the immune response.
These lipids aid in preventing infection and kick off the recovery and healing process. In addition to promoting inflammation, the body’s way of fighting infection and pathogens, they have strong activating implications on pain-sensing nerves. This inflammation causes sore throat symptoms, such as swelling, pain, scratchiness, and discomfort.
Fortunately, there is a spectrum of recommended treatments for sore throat brought on by a sinus infection. It is also best to target the root cause of the sore throat, which is the sinus infection, rather than getting temporary relief.
