{"id":129,"date":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.fm1.dev\/ent\/sore-throat\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T16:09:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T21:09:05","slug":"sore-throat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/ent\/sore-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Sore Throats Are Uncomfortable, But We\u2019re Here to Provide Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Does an ENT Treat a Sore Throat?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our provider will work collaboratively with you to help ease your symptoms and determine what\u2019s causing them. Along with taking a medical history, they\u2019ll conduct a physical exam that might include looking at your throat, ears and nasal passages, feeling your neck and listening to your breathing. They may also perform a throat swab test to detect any bacteria. If your throat is sore for longer than a week, your symptoms might be caused by a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics. One such infection is strep throat, which leads to a sore and scratchy throat along with difficulty swallowing. If you have pain in your throat that came on quickly, it might be the result of strep throat.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"When Should I Seek Medical Attention?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"If your child\u2019s sore throat does not get better after the first day, particularly after drinking water, you should take them to a doctor. Seek immediate care if your child has difficulty breathing or swallowing, and keep an eye out for unusual drooling, which may be a sign that they\u2019re having trouble swallowing. Adults should seek treatment if they have a severe sore throat or symptoms that last longer than a week, or any of the following symptoms: \u2022\tDifficulty breathing, swallowing or opening your mouth, A fever higher than 101F, Swelling in your neck or face, A lump in your neck, Joint pain, Earache, Rash\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Can I Soothe a Sore Throat at Home?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Drink fluids, but avoid caffeine and alcohol, Gargle with saltwater, Sleep and rest your voice, Use lozenges or hard candy, Over-the-counter pain medications\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a sore throat, the area typically feels irritated, scratchy or swollen. The most common cause of this condition is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. If your symptoms are caused by a virus, they\u2019ll resolve on their own and can be treated at home, but sometimes, a sore throat can be indicative of a condition like a bacterial infection that requires treatment from a medical professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your child have a sore throat that doesn\u2019t seem to get better, our team at Toledo Clinic ENT will provide treatment that will help get you back to full health.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sore-Throat-symptoms-1536x1021.jpeg\" alt=\"Close up of a woman with her finger tips on her neck checking her sore throat.\" class=\"wp-image-701\" title=\"Sore-Throat-symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sore-Throat-symptoms-1536x1021.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sore-Throat-symptoms-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sore-Throat-symptoms-256x170.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sore-Throat-symptoms.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Sore Throat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Viral infections from the flu or common cold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bacterial infections such as strep throat, tonsillitis, whooping cough and diphtheria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acid reflux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strained vocal cords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental irritants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does an ENT Treat a Sore Throat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our provider will work collaboratively with you to help ease your symptoms and determine what\u2019s causing them. Along with taking a medical history, they\u2019ll conduct a physical exam that might include looking at your throat, ears and nasal passages, feeling your neck and listening to your breathing. They may also perform a throat swab test to detect any bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your throat is sore for longer than a week, your symptoms might be caused by a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics. One such infection is strep throat, which leads to a sore and scratchy throat along with difficulty swallowing. If you have pain in your throat that came on quickly, it might be the result of strep throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent sore throats could be a sign of reoccurring <a href=\"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/ent\/tonsillitis\/\">tonsil infections<\/a>, which may require a procedure called a tonsillectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what\u2019s causing your symptoms, our team will be here to support you and provide treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Soothe a Sore Throat at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Drink fluids, but avoid caffeine and alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gargle with saltwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep and rest your voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use lozenges or hard candy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over-the-counter pain medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Seek Medical Attention?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child\u2019s sore throat does not get better after the first day, particularly after drinking water, you should take them to a doctor. Seek immediate care if your child has difficulty breathing or swallowing, and keep an eye out for unusual drooling, which may be a sign that they\u2019re having trouble swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults should seek treatment if they have a severe sore throat or symptoms that last longer than a week, or any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty breathing, swallowing or opening your mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fever higher than 101F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling in your neck or face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lump in your neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/toledoclinicent.com\/ent\/earache\/\">Earache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Next Steps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your child have a severe or lingering sore throat, get in touch with our office. Whether you\u2019re a new or returning patient, we can determine what\u2019s causing your symptoms and provide treatment. Sore throats don\u2019t have to be a constant factor in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n        Call Toledo Clinic ENT at <a href=\"tel:+14197248368\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">419-724-8368<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have a sore throat, the area typically feels irritated, scratchy or swollen. The most common cause of this condition is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. 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