Sore Throat (cont.)
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- Sore Throat Overview
- Sore Throat Causes
- Sore Throat Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Sore Throat Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Anatomy of a Sore Throat - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) - Length Symptoms Lasted
Outlook
Most sore throats go away with or without treatment. Although rare, complications of strep throat such as rheumatic fever, poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, and epiglottitis can cause serious illness or death. When you dread every swallow, however, any treatment that gives relief is looked upon with great favor.
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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) - Length Symptoms Lasted
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