HOW TO EASE THAT DISCOMFORT WHAT IS IT? Sore- throat is a common health problem that makes individuals visit their doctor frequently. The illness affects all types of people but children and young adults suffer from sore- throat the most. Sore- throat occurs when viruses or bacteria invade the throat and cause an infection. Up to 70% of sore- throat is caused by viruses while bacteria are responsible for the rest. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Sore-throat brings lots of discomfort and causes symptoms that may include pain on swallowing, fever, headache and vomiting. There may also be yellowish discharge on the throat and children may complain of abdominal pain. When the sickness starts with cold or running nose it is most likely due to infection by viruses. Bacteria also causes infection on its own or after viruses have already infected and destroyed the layers covering the throat. Simple sore-throat infection may become complicated leading to swelling...