A sore throat (pharyngitis) is a common problem and usually is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sore throat usually resolves on its own without complications in adults, although it is important to know when to seek medical attention. Viruses can cause a sore throat and other upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Sore throat caused by a virus is not treated with antibiotics but instead may be treated with rest, pain medication, and other therapies aimed at relieving symptoms.
Hurricane Charley. It started with Hurricane Charley when its made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida on Aug. 13, 2004. The storm caused $15 billion in damage and killed 10 people in the United States. At the time, Charley was the strongest hurricane to hit the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Back to the top Hurricane Katrina 2005 Katrina was one of the most devastating hurricanes in the history of the United States. It is the deadliest hurricane to strike the United States since the Palm Beach-Lake Okeechobee hurricane of September 1928.he storm was responsible for 20 deaths and $40 million in damage in the United States. For an interactive map of Hurricanes Carol and Edna visit the NOAA Coastal Services Center. Back to the top Hurricane Hazel 1954 Hazel was first spotted east of the Windward Islands on October 5.