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J02.905

Sore Throat

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

感染性发热、咽喉疼痛、喉痒咳嗽

The pathology of disease

Sore throat is pain/discomfort in the pharynx, most often viral (common cold/flu), but may be bacterial (group A strep), or due to irritation/allergy/GERD. Clinical: throat pain, dysphagia, fever, cough/rhinorrhea. Treatment: rest; hydration; saline gargles; lozenges; analgesics/antipyretics; rapid strep test/culture if suspected; penicillin/amoxicillin if bacterial; antibiotics not for viral; seek care if severe/dehydration/peritonsillar abscess.

Common Symptoms

Throat pain/dysphagia; fever; cough/rhinorrhea; by viral/bacterial/irritant

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/bacterial infection or irritation causes pharyngeal mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Supportive care; analgesics; antibiotics only if bacterial; test to guide

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; avoid sharing utensils; treat GERD/allergy.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the General practice/ENT/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.