Itchy throat
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Itchy throat
When parents mention Itchy throat they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sneezing | Often | 6 mentions |
| Itchy eyes | Often | 4 mentions |
| Watery eyes | Often | 4 mentions |
| Coughing | Often | 3 mentions |
| Hives | Often | 3 mentions |
| Vomiting | Often | 3 mentions |
| Congestion | Often | 2 mentions |
| Runny nose | Often | 2 mentions |
| Bumps on skin | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Diarrhea | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Itchy throat
How common is Itchy throat?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 21.14% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Itchy throat.
Percentage of kids with Itchy throat by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 421 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Itchy throat “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 7 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 4% | 16 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 30 mentions |
| Monthly | 9% | 42 mentions |
| Annually | 16% | 74 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 14% | 61 mentions |
| Once | 6% | 25 mentions |
| Never | 43% | 194 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 5% | 20 mentions |
| Severe | 4% | 18 mentions |
| Moderate | 12% | 51 mentions |
| Mild | 29% | 124 mentions |
| Not at All | 49% | 208 mentions |
Discussion of Itchy throat
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