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Sore Throat Learning Center

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A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow.Sore throats are common.

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Symptoms
Sore throats have many different causes, and may or may not be accompanied by cold symptoms, fever,or swollen lymph g...
Tests
A small number of bacterial sore throats do develop into serious diseases. Because of this, it is advisable to see a ...
Treatments
Most sore throats are soon over. In the meantime, the following remedies may help:Drink warm liquids.
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment focuses on easing the symptoms of sore throat using herbs and botanical medicines.Aromatherapis...
Complications
Sore throats have many different causes, and may or may not be accompanied by cold symptoms, fever,or swollen lymph g...
Prevention
Clean your hands frequently, especially before eating. This is a powerful way to help prevent many sore throat infect...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if there is:Excessive drooling in a young childFever, especially 101°F or greater...

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