#illnesses Soar throat can be the first symptom of many other more several illnesses. If you fix it quickly, you can prevent yourself from being even more sick. ## Why A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications. Other less common causes of sore throat might require more complex treatment. ## How to Fix it 1. Drink hot salt water 2. Eat anything with Vitamin C such as orange or kiwi 3. brush your teeth and clean your mouth more frequently 4. don't eat fried food, eat more liquid food 5. workout <-