Basic Info
Symptoms
Sore throats have many different causes, and may or may not be accompanied by cold symptoms, fever,or swollen lymph g...
Causes
Breathing through the mouth (can cause drying and irritation of the throat; Common cold; Viral pharyngitis; Influenza...
Tests
It is easy for people to tell if they have a sore throat, but difficult to know what has caused it without laboratory...
Treatments
Most sore throats are soon over. In the meantime, the following remedies may help: Drink warm liquids. Honey or lemon...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment focuses on easing the symptoms of sore throat using herbs and botanical medicines. Aromatherapi...
Complications
Sore throat caused by a viral infection generally clears up on its own within one week with no complications. The exc...
Prevention
Clean your hands frequently, especially before eating. This is a powerful way to help prevent many sore throat infect...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if there is: Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing; Excessive drooling in a young child; A fev...
Basic Info