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Table 2 Perceived causes of cases of throat discomfort ever suffered across (proportion of patients, %)

From: Incidence, causes, severity and treatment of throat discomfort: a four-region online questionnaire survey

 

UK

France

Poland

Malaysia

Overall*

Common cold/influenza

76

58

84

69

72

Other bacteria/virus

53

31

53

45

46

Talking/shouting

35

21

33

28

30

Hot and dry indoor conditions

33

24

37

42

34

Dust and outdoor conditions

26

35

24

52

34

Hay fever

25

19

14

10

17

Air conditioning

23

45

23

32

31

Excess alcohol

22

10

11

3

12

Smoking

21

30

23

17

23

Passive smoking

21

19

11

21

18

Airborne pollution

19

32

19

41

28

Sudden change in temperature

16

58

51

45

43

Snoring

16

12

8

7

11

Specific allergy

6

11

9

13

10

Other

4

3

3

0

3

  1. *‘Overall’ represents a pooled analysis of mean data from all four countries assessed. Respondents were allowed to select several causes.
  2. Data are from the four markets assessed in the past 12 months.