Sore Throat

Also known as Pharyngitis, Throat Pain, Scratchy Throat

A sore throat (pharyngitis) is inflammation of the throat lining, most often from a viral infection like a cold or flu, though a minority of cases — especially with fever and no cough — are bacterial (strep throat) and need antibiotics. Most viral sore throats resolve within a week with supportive care such as warm fluids and salt-water gargling. Severe pain, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a sore throat lasting more than a week should be checked by a doctor rather than self-treated.

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