SORE THROAT (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT, DO YOU ALSO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?
Pain with swallowing, Labored or difficult breathing, A sore throat that develops after exposure to strep throat, A sore throat accompanied by chills, a fever of 102° F or higher, and a cough that produces green or yellow mucus, A rash that occurs with your sore throat, A mild sore throat that has lasted longer than two weeks, A sore throat that is not caused by a cold, allergy, smoking, overuse of your voice, or other irritation, Hoarseness or enlarged lymph nodes that have persisted for more than 10 days, A sore throat that occurs with the typical signs of strep throat
NOTE: A sore throat with a cough is more often due to viral pharyngitis than strep pharyngitis.
Symptoms of strep throat:
A sore throat that persists for 3-4 days, A fever of 101° F or higher, Swollen glands in the neck, White or yellow patches on the tonsils or back of the throat, Headache, Mild upset stomach, Rash
EXAMINING YOUR THROAT FOR SIGNS OF A STREP INFECTION
Most sore throats are caused by viruses and often accompany a cold. A mild sore throat is often due to low humidity or smoke. People with allergies or nasal congestion may breathe through their mouths while sleeping contributing to or causing a sore throat. However, it is important to rule out more serious causes of a sore throat, such as streptococcal bacteria (strep throat) and mononucleosis.
Most sore throats are viral in nature and cannot be treated by antibiotics. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria and should be treated by antibiotics. You can examine your own throat for signs of strep throat.
To examine your throat:
Open your mouth wide and use the flashlight provided to see your throat and tonsils more easily. Saying " ahh " can make the tonsils easier to see. Look for white or yellow patches on the tonsils or the back of the throat.
...Contact the Main Health Center for an appointment.
IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT, DO YOU ALSO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?
Pain with swallowing, Labored or difficult breathing, A sore throat that develops after exposure to strep throat, A sore throat accompanied by chills, a fever of 102° F or higher, and a cough that produces green or yellow mucus, A rash that occurs with your sore throat, A mild sore throat that has lasted longer than two weeks, A sore throat that is not caused by a cold, allergy, smoking, overuse of your voice, or other irritation, Hoarseness or enlarged lymph nodes that have persisted for more than 10 days, A sore throat that occurs with the typical signs of strep throat
NOTE: A sore throat with a cough is more often due to viral pharyngitis than strep pharyngitis.
Symptoms of strep throat:
A sore throat that persists for 3-4 days, A fever of 101° F or higher, Swollen glands in the neck, White or yellow patches on the tonsils or back of the throat, Headache, Mild upset stomach, Rash
EXAMINING YOUR THROAT FOR SIGNS OF A STREP INFECTION
Most sore throats are caused by viruses and often accompany a cold. A mild sore throat is often due to low humidity or smoke. People with allergies or nasal congestion may breathe through their mouths while sleeping contributing to or causing a sore throat. However, it is important to rule out more serious causes of a sore throat, such as streptococcal bacteria (strep throat) and mononucleosis.
Most sore throats are viral in nature and cannot be treated by antibiotics. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria and should be treated by antibiotics. You can examine your own throat for signs of strep throat.
To examine your throat:
Open your mouth wide and use the flashlight provided to see your throat and tonsils more easily. Saying " ahh " can make the tonsils easier to see. Look for white or yellow patches on the tonsils or the back of the throat.
...Contact the Main Health Center for an appointment.
