Children and young people. In 2011-12, toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 2â4 years) spent an average of around 6 hours per day engaged in physical activity. They also spent almost one and a half hours (83 minutes) in the sedentary activities of watching TV, DVDs or playing electronic games.
There are several most common causes for throat congestion and among them are smoking, second hand smoke, air irritants, some chemicals, pollen, dust, viral infection or throat infection (such as measles or chicken pox), hard or big objects swallowing (usually occurs among children), respiratory or lung problems, heart conditions, strep throat, flue ...
Sinus Infections and Chronic Post-Nasal Drip. Sinus infections (also called sinusitis) can cause a sore throat, as can chronic post nasal drip. Post nasal drip feels like a runny nose in the back of your throat and can be caused by sinusitis, allergies, upper respiratory infections and pregnancy. For more information, please read: