“Allergies and post nasal drip, as well as acid reflux or GERD, can also be associated with a sore throat.” ...

Once you’ve identified that your sore throat is likely allergy-related, the next step is managing the discomfort. For many people, over-the-counter medications offer effective relief.

In some cases, postnasal drip may only affect one side of your throat, including if the drip is caused by something lodged in the nose. This is more common in children than adults.

Post-nasal drip occurs when mucus moves down your throat, causing irritation and cough. Here’s how medical professionals say you can stop it in its tracks.

If you’re experiencing a sore throat and bad breath without any cold-like symptoms, you may have acid reflux. This condition is marked by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter, which causes ...

— Allergies can cause post-nasal drip (mucus that gathers in the throat) and sore throat, says Dr. Evelyn Darius, a family medicine physician with the virtual health platform PlushCare.

Infections in the nose also cause thick mucus to travel down the back of the throat and cause further irritation. This is referred to as "post-nasal drip".

Figuring out how to stop post-nasal drip quickly can help mitigate the other uncomfortable symptoms of the phenomenon, like sore throat or stomach upset.