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Table 4 Descriptors consistently used by respondents to indicate how their throat feels during periods of discomfort

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

Cause of throat discomfort

Descriptors

Common cold/influenza

Hurts to swallow

Irritated

Dry

Other bacteria/virus

Hurts to swallow

Inflamed

Irritated

Talking/shouting

Painful to talk

Husky

Dry

Hot and dry indoor conditions

Dry

Tickly

Irritated

Dust or other outdoor conditions

Dry

Tickly

Irritated

Air conditioning

Dry

Tickly

Irritated

Passive smoking or smoking

Dry

Irritated

Tickly

Husky

Snoring

Dry

Husky

Irritated

Sudden changes in temperature

Hurts to swallow

Irritated

Tickly