No, I believe the constant sneezing with the running nose combination is worse than the sore throat...then again it's probably because few Chinese remedies help with the sore throat to even realize it.
My mom makes me go to school when I have a cold, unless if I have a fever. I just hate the feeling, and the effects you get. Sore Throat does bothers everyone so much, and about runny nose, you will need to blow your nose like a hundred times a day.