Why Do I Get a Severe Sore Throat After Breathing Cold Air During a Run?
1. Introduction Breathing cold, dry air during a strenuous run rapidly desiccates the delicate mucosal lining of the throat, causing significant cellular dehydration, localized inflammation, and a severe sore throat. Under resting conditions, the human nose meticulously warms and humidifies inhaled air before it reaches the fragile tissues of the lower respiratory tract. However, during … Read more