Waking up with a sore throat may make you worry that you’re caught a virus.
Here’s why it might not be a cause for concern in the winter.
Sometimes its just the cold winter air wreaking havoc on your throat.
You might just save yourself from some needless worry.
Besides illness, what can cause you to have a sore throat when you wake up?
Heres why you might experience more of those things in the winter months.
board-certified pediatrician and head of clinical at Summer Health
Winter air already has less humidity, meaning lower moisture levels.
Think about it: Dry tissue rubbing together as you swallow equals pain.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
This may also be why yourewaking up with a dry mouththat needs to be relieved with water.
Are there ways to prevent or ease a sore throat from these things?
Lets say youre positive that illness is not the root of your morning sore throat.
Humidifiers and steamy showers can also really help.
If you have known allergies or acid reflux, youll also want to check that youre taking your medications.
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board-certified pediatrician and head of clinical at Summer Health
