Why do I get a sore throat every time I breathe dry mountain air?
1. Introduction A sore throat triggered by breathing dry mountain air is caused by the rapid evaporation of moisture from the pharyngeal mucosa. The low humidity at higher altitudes strips away the protective mucus layer in the respiratory tract. This desiccation leads to acute irritation, micro-trauma of the epithelial cells, and a localized inflammatory response. … Read more