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Hello, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat, MS (ENT). As you have been experiencing throat pain and cold symptoms for the past three days, there are several possible causes that we consider: Infectious Causes: • Viral infections (most common) • Common cold (Rhinovirus, Coronavirus) • Influenza (Flu) • Infectious mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) • Bacterial infections • Streptococcal pharyngitis (Strep throat) • Diphtheria (rare due to widespread vaccination) • Fungal infections • Oral candidiasis (more common in immunocompromised individuals) Non-Infectious Causes: • Allergies • Allergic rhinitis causing post-nasal drip and throat irritation • Environmental factors • Exposure to smoke, pollutants, or dry air • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) • Acid reflux leading to throat irritation • Voice strain • Excessive talking, yelling, or singing • Trauma or foreign body • Mechanical injury to the throat Other Causes: • Tumors (rare, but should be considered, especially in persistent or chronic cases) • Autoimmune conditions • Such as Sjögren’s syndrome • Medication-induced irritation • For example, inhaler use causing local throat irritation