Related Conditions and Symptoms

• Strep Throat

Related Medications

• Antibiotics
• Aspirin
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
• Zinc

Pharyngitis Symptoms

When to seek medical advice
... Although uncomfortable, most sore throats aren''t harmful and go away on their own in five to seven days. But sometimes they can signal a more serious condition. See your doctor if you or a child has ...

Screening and diagnosis
... Most often, your doctor or your child''s pediatrician will diagnose the cause of a sore throat on the basis of a physical exam and a throat culture. During the exam, your doctor is likely to check you...

Pharyngitis Prevention

Prevention
... The single best way to prevent illness is also one of the simplest: hand washing. Teach your children to wash their hands often — before eating and after using the bathroom, spending time in a c...

Pharyngitis Treatment

Complications
... Although most bacterial throat infections aren''t dangerous, they can lead to serious complications. Strep throat, in particular, can cause other infections, such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, ear infect...

Treatment
... Most sore throats go away without treatment, often within a week or so. That''s a good thing, because no medical therapy exists for sore throats caused by viral infections. But increasing your fluid i...