The treatment depends on what is causing the sore throat. If your sore throat is caused by Strep, then an antibiotic is prescribed for 10 days. This needs to be taken for the full course. This means you need to take all of it even if the symptoms get better and go away. If theContinue Reading >>
It is hard to tell from symptoms, such as fever, headache or swollen glands, alone the cause of a sore throat. Your doctor will often start with a rapid strep test and a throat culture. A rapid strep is fast. It can tell you the result in 15 minutes. However, it will only tell youContinue Reading >>
Sore throats are a common problem in children. They are also common in adults. They are usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. This causes pain and swelling of the throat. Both bacteria and viruses are spread by hand contact. The sick person touches their nose or mouth. Then that person touches anotherContinue Reading >>