Breathing through the mouth (can cause drying and irritation of the throat)
* Common cold
* Endotracheal intubation (tube insertion)
* Influenza
* Infectious mononucleosis
* Something stuck in throat (see CPR or choking child or adult)
* Strep throat
* Surgery such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
* Viral pharyngitis
Tags: Causes Strep Throat, irritation of the throat, Strep throat
