Sore Throat
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a sore throat with pain when swallowing?
See significance of a sore throat with pain when swallowing if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate to severe pain when swallowing after 6 to 8 hours of home treatment?
Yes Do you have swollen tonsils
with patches of white or green pus on your tonsils?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had mild to moderate pain when swallowing for longer than 48 hours?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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