Collocations with "throat"

8 collocations found

strep throat

a common illness causing a sore throat, caused by streptococcal bacteria

strep8.5
throat lozenge

A small medicated tablet for soothing a sore throat.

lozenge8.0
scratchy throat

describes a sore, rough feeling in the throat, often as a symptom of a cold or allergy.

scratchy8.0
throat closes up

Describes the physical sensation of the throat tightening or constricting, often due to allergy, emotion, or illness.

close up7.0
parched throat

describes a feeling of extreme dryness in the throat due to thirst

parched7.0
throat pastille

A medicated lozenge for soothing a sore throat.

pastille6.0
throat sweet

a medicated lozenge to soothe a sore throat

sweet4.8
rip out throat

to violently attack someone; often used figuratively

rip out4.5