Which symptom describes throat discomfort with swallowing?

• A. Epistaxis
• B. Sore throat
• C. Congestion
• D. Rhinorrhea

Answer: (B)

Throat discomfort that happens or worsens when you swallow points to irritation of the pharynx. That sensation is what we call a sore throat. It reflects inflammation or irritation in the throat itself, often from viral or bacterial infections or irritation from dry air, smoke, or reflux. The other options describe nasal problems: nosebleeds (epistaxis), nasal congestion (congestion), and a runny nose (rhinorrhea). Those symptoms involve the nasal passages, not the throat, so they don’t explain throat discomfort with swallowing. So the symptom described aligns with sore throat.