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  2. A persistent scratchy throat that won't go away can have various causes12345:
    • Common conditions like allergies and postnasal drip
    • Chronic pharyngitis (lingering sore throat)
    • Noninfectious sources such as allergies, reflux, or medications
    • Sinusitis, dehydration, and inflammation
    • Strep throat, laryngitis, dehydration, or throat cancer (rarely)
    • Acid reflux, ACE inhibitors, infection, allergies, COVID-19, asthma, or environmental irritants (if accompanied by a cough)
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    A persistent sore throat can occur with common conditions like allergies and postnasal drip. But you may also experience it if you have an infection or a serious health condition. Sore throats can result in pain, a scratchy sensation, hoarseness, and burning when you swallow.
    www.healthline.com/health/persistent-sore-throat
    Chronic pharyngitis is a persistent sore throat that lingers for a few weeks or returns frequently. Chronic pharyngitis may be caused by infection, environmental pollutants, allergies or acid reflux. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22280-chro…
    A chronic sore throat is usually caused by a noninfectious source. The causes could be allergies, reflux, or medications. Chronic sore throat treatment should focus on resolving the underlying cause and symptom management.
    www.verywellhealth.com/chronic-sore-throat-62604…
    A tickle in the throat can have many causes including sinusitis, dehydration, and inflammation. Treatment will depend on the cause, but a doctor might recommend hot tea with lemon, throat lozenges, or getting more rest.
    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319802
    If your itchy throat is not accompanied by a cough, it may be due to strep throat, laryngitis, dehydration, or (rarely) throat cancer. If you have a cough, you could have a tickle in your throat due to acid reflux, ACE inhibitors, infection, allergies, COVID-19, asthma, or irritants in the environment.
    www.verywellhealth.com/tickle-in-my-throat-8407268
     
  3. Persistent Sore Throat (Chronic Pharyngitis): Causes & Treatment

     
  4. Persistent Sore Throat: Causes and Treatment Options - Healthline

  5. What Causes Chronic Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)?

    Jun 23, 2023 · A chronic sore throat that won’t go away usually results from a viral or bacterial infection. Learn about other causes, plus remedies.