Sore Throat

Sore throats are very common, and tend to get better by themselves within a week. Sometimes they can be a symptom of a more serious condition.

You might have sore throat if you have:

A dry, scratchy and painful throat
Pain when swallowing
Redness at the back of your mouth
  • The common cold
  • The flu (influenza)
  • Smoking cigarettes

Other causes of sore throat include:
  • Laryngitis
  • Strep throat
  • Tonsillitis
  • Glandular fever
  • A dry, scratchy and painful throat
  • Pain when swallowing
  • Redness at the back of your mouth
  • Swollen neck glands (feel tender to touch)
  • Bad breath
  • A mild but painful cough
  • Get plenty of rest
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Gargle warm, salty water
  • Avoid smoking
  • Eat food that’s easy to swallow

For more information on how to treat your sore throat, you can read our blog post.

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