Sore throat
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.
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Common Symptoms
- Painful throat
- Dry scratchy throat
- Redness in the back of the mouth
- Bad breath
- A mild cough
Treatment at home
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen (see a pharmacist)
- Medicated lozenges
- Anaesthetic sprays
When should I book a GP?
- your sore throat does not improve after a week
- you often get sore throats
- you’re worried about your sore throat
- you have a sore throat and a very high temperature, or you feel hot and shivery
- you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of diabetes or chemotherapy
