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Pain is a general term describing uncomfortable sensations in the body that stem from activation of the nervous system.[1] Those sensations may range from being an annoyance to being debilitating and the span can range from consistent, to sporadic or even occasional. Pain may be localized (affecting a specific part of your body) or it may be generalized (such as the overall body aches associated with the flu).¹

[1] https://www.healthline.com/health/pain

Coughing is a standard way of clearing your throat. When your airways become clogged with mucus or foreign particles such as smoke or dust, a cough is a reflex reaction that attempts to clear the particles and make breathing easier.[1] Another common cause of a cough is a respiratory tract infection, such as a cold or flu. Respiratory tract infections are usually caused by a virus and may last from a few days to a week. Infections caused by the flu may take a little longer to clear up and can sometimes require antibiotics.²

[1] https://www.healthline.com/symptom/cough#causes

A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat. Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air[1]

Another major cause of coughs and sore throats is colds and flu. The common cold, including chest cold and head cold, and seasonal flu are caused by viruses.[2]

[1] https://www.healthline.com/health/sore-throat

[2] https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/default.htm