Sore Throat - Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first:
- A sore in your mouth that is causing a sore throat: Go to the topic Mouth Problems, Noninjury.
- An injury to the back of your mouth: Go to the topic Mouth and Dental Injuries.
- An allergic reaction: Go to the topic Allergic Reaction.
Do you have a sore throat and mild difficulty breathing?
Do you have a sore throat and drooling?
Do you have symptoms of strep throat?
Do you have signs of mild to moderate dehydration?
Do you have a sore throat with a rash?
Do you have a sore throat with pain when swallowing?
Do you have a sore throat with a muffled voice or hoarseness?
Do you have a sore throat without other symptoms?
Have you developed a sore throat after being exposed to strep throat?
If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first:
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Sore Throat Topics
Today in Cold, Flu, & Cough
WebMD Special Sections
- Cold and Flu Remedies: What Works?
- Colds, Cough & Sore Throat
- Slideshow: Looking Good When Your're Feeling Bad
- Health Tips for Cold and Flu Season
- How to Treat Cold and Flu Symptoms
- Slideshow: Is It a Cold or Is It the Flu?
- Slideshow: Tips to Survive Cold & Flu Season
- WebMD: Cold and Flu Symptoms Across the Nation
