Cold & Flu Health Center
Sore Throat - Emergencies
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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Moderate to severe difficulty breathing:
- Rapid swelling of the throat or tongue
- Drooling develops with difficulty breathing or the inability to cry or make sounds. This can be caused by epiglottitis.
- Severe dehydration:
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Last Updated:
March 06, 2006
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