Sore Throat
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a sore throat and mild difficulty breathing?
See significance of a sore throat and mild difficulty breathing 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 immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have a severe sore throat?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have a mild to moderate sore throat?
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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