Dry and uncomfortable throat generally refers to a burning sensation in the throat. Colds are acute illnesses that involve viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. Burning sensation in the throat after a cold may be related to a viral infection of the throat or a secondary bacterial infection of the throat. Upper respiratory tract viral infections can occur when the body is exposed to rain, cold or when the body’s resistance drops. If the virus invades the mucous membrane of the body’s throat, it can lead to an inflammatory reaction in the throat, causing damage to the mucous membrane of the throat, and a burning sensation in the throat can occur. At the same time, the burning sensation in the throat may also be related to the upper respiratory tract afferent nerve hypersensitivity caused by virus-induced inflammatory mediators. Secondly, if there is a secondary bacterial infection in the throat, there may be purulent secretions in the throat, which may cause pain and burning sensation in the throat. Burning sensation in the throat can also be caused by other diseases, if the patient’s symptoms are not relieved or aggravated, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, and comply with the doctor’s instructions for treatment.