Why does my throat feel scratchy and sore after breathing cold winter air?
1. Introduction A scratchy and sore throat after breathing cold winter air is caused by the rapid desiccation of the respiratory mucous membranes. Cold ambient air intrinsically holds very little moisture, and inhaling it accelerates the evaporation of protective mucosal fluids lining the pharynx. This sudden thermal and osmotic shift leads to profound cellular dehydration, … Read more