41. SORE THROAT - A Patient's Guide Medic8 Family Health Guide your trusted source for health information online. More than 500 health-related articles written by qualified health http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/sorethroat.html

"Medic8.com - Your trusted source for health information online" Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Medical Dictionary Medical Insurance ... Help HEALTH GUIDE Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Health Insurance Women's Health ... Medical Dictionary TELL A FRIEND Tell A Friend About This Page TOPICS/THEMES Allergies Alternative Health Arthritis Asthma ... Women's Health MISCELLANEOUS Interactive Tutorials Health Products Medical News Medic8 Search ... About Medic8 SORE THROAT - a patient's guide Editorial Team Overview A sore throat is also known as pharyngitis It is usually caused by either a bacterial or viral infection Approximately 90% of cases are caused by viruses Strep throat is the most common bacterial infection and is caused by the bacteria group A streptococci (approximately 10%) A sore throat is contagious in most cases and is spread through coughing and sneezing Sometimes a sore throat is a signal of another underlying medical condition What is it?

42. ► Sore Throat A medical encycopedia article on the topic sore throat. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003053.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury Poison Tests Special Topics ... P Q R S T U ... W X Y Z Maryland Medical Center Programs UM Hospital for Children Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Sore throat Overview Treatment Definition: A "sore" throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. Often there is pain with swallowing as well. Alternative Names: Throat - sore; Burning in the throat; Pain - throat Considerations: Sore throats are common, especially in children between the ages of 5 and 10. For most children, removing the tonsils would not prevent future sore throats. Therefore, tonsillectomy surgery is performed less commonly than in the past. Sore throats are most often caused by an infection. The vast majority are caused by viruses and will NOT respond to antibiotics. Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Because strep throat can occasionally lead to rheumatic fever , antibiotics are given. Strep throat often includes a fever (greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender

43. Welcome To NHS Direct Online sore throat, known medically as pharyngitis, is a common condition. It can be caused by viruses or bacteria, but viruses are by far the most common cause. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=424

44. Welcome To NHS Direct Online This is only the case when the sore throat is the result of a serious bacterial infection. People with a sore throat can safely take these pastilles; http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=424&AreaID=4052&LinkID=3127

45. University Of Virginia Elson Student Health Center - Common Ailments - Sore Thro A sore throat is an inflammation of the throat caused by either viruses or Whether the sore throat is due to a virus or bacteria, the following will http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/ailments/sorethroat.html

Sore Throat What is it? A sore throat is an inflammation of the throat caused by either viruses or bacteria. How do you catch it? The infection is spread by sharing drinks, kissing, sneezing, nose blowing, and by contaminated objects passed from hand to mouth. What are the symptoms? Symptoms can include: - painful, red throat - difficulty swallowing - swollen tonsils - pus - headache - fever - feeling "blah" - swollen lymph nodes ("glands") What can you do? Whether the sore throat is due to a virus or bacteria, the following will help to make you feel better: DRINK FLUIDS: Clear liquids are most soothing and help to thin out the mucus at the back of your throat. Cold sodas, popsicles and mild (not citric) juices are often preferred although some people find warmer liquids feel better. WARM SALT WATER GARGLES: These help to soothe and heal. Add 1/2 teaspoon of table salt to 1 cup of warm tap water and gargle with this solution at least four times a day.

46. Antibiotic Resistance Education: English Fact Sheet Sore Throat Washington State Department of Health s Antibiotic Resistance Education Program. English Fact Sheet explaining what causes a sore throat and why it is not http://www.doh.wa.gov/Topics/Antibiotics/Sore_Throat_Fact_Sheet.htm

You are here: DOH Home Topics Antibiotics » English Sore Throat Fact Sheet Search Employees Sore Throat Pharyngitis Surprising fact: Only about 15% of the people who go to a doctor with a bad sore throat have strep throat. You need a test to tell for sure. You only need antibiotics if your test shows you have strep throat. What to do: Drink more water. Honey and lemon in hot water or herbal teas are good, too. Gargle with warm salt water. Suck on a hard candy, vitamin C drop or throat lozenge. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. Read the label for a child's dose. Call your doctor if: You have a hard time swallowing or breathing. You get a sore throat after being exposed to strep throat. You also have a fever over 101° or rash with a sore throat. You cannot trace the cause to a cold, allergy, smoking, yelling or other irritation. Developed in collaboration with: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and Washington AWARE-Washington State Medical Association Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians, and Healthwise

47. Remedy For A Sore Throat Ease your sore throat during the dry, winter months with these home remedies. http://mimi.essortment.com/sorethroatreme_risu.htm

Remedy for a sore throat Ease your sore throat during the dry, winter months with these home remedies. During cold and flu season, sore throats can be a real annoyance. During the winter months, breathing through the mouth can cause drying and irritation in the throat. Taking care of a sore throat at home, however, is pretty simple and easy. You just have to know what to do. Sore throat viruses can’t be treated with antibiotics. They just have to run their course, like the common cold. If the sore throat is especially painful, use a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Cold liquids may also relieve the pain of a viral sore throat. Older children or adolescents may develop a viral sore throat called infectous mononucleosis or “mono.” If the sore throat lasts longer than a week, mononucleosis may be the reason. Along with the sore throat, the patient will feel much weaker and more tired than usual. Like other viral sore throats, there is no antibiotic cure of mononucleosis. The most common sore throat condition caused by bacteria is strep throat, caused by streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat should be treated with antibiotics because complications could occur if it remains untreated. Complications of strep throat include an absess in the throat (though this is extremely rare) and acute glomerulonephritis, which causes an inflammation in the kidneys.

48. Section I–Common Health Problems - Sore Throats sore throats are common complaints of college students. The soreness can range from a mere You may have other symptoms with the sore throat, too. http://www.georgetown.edu/student-affairs/healthed/sorethroats.htm

HealthyLife® Students' Self-Care Guide Table of Contents Section I–Common Health Problems Previous Topic Next Topic Sore Throats “Cheering at the game was great, but my voice was hoarse and my throat was sore the next couple of days.” Chris B., Duke University Sore throats are common complaints of college students. The soreness can range from a mere scratch to severe pain. Soreness or pain in the throat, especially when you talk or swallow Swollen neck glands The back of the throat and/or the tonsils look bright red or have pus deposits or white spots. Sores on the roof of the mouth You may have other symptoms with the sore throat, too. These include: Fatigue, fever, postnasal drip, bad breath, headache, and/or earache. Causes A bacterial or viral infection, such as strep throat, tonsillitis, or mononucleosis Shouting for long periods of time, such as from cheering at a sporting event Tobacco or marijuana smoke Air pollution, dry air and/or allergies Postnasal drip Self-induced vomiting Treatment If an infection is suspected, your health care provider may take a throat culture. If streptococcus or any other type of bacteria is present, he or she will prescribe an antibiotic. Be sure you take all of the antibiotic, even if you are feeling better. If strep throat is inadequately treated, complications, such as inflammation of the heart, can occur.

49. Tonsillectomy For Sore Throats [Sep 1998; 55-4] A monthly newsletter about evidencebased health care; top source for such information on the net. http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band55/b55-4.html

@import "../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Tonsillectomy for sore throats Review Results Comment Tonsillectomy is a common operation, with over 70,000 being carried out every year. The main reason for doing it is to prevent recurrent throat infection - either tonsillitis or pharyngitis. How well does tonsillectomy work? Review A systematic review [1] searched widely and obtained some unpublished information. The entry criteria were participants suffering from recurrent throat infections, the operation was tonsillectomy or adeno-tonsillectomy, and studies needed to be randomised. Results Five studies were found, two of which had strict entry criteria related to frequency of throat infections and defining features of a throat infection. The other three had less explicit criteria. No trial included children over 15 years. The main outcome was that of incidence of throat infection during two years of follow up. For all throat infections the results for years 1 and 2 are seen in the Figure. Over the two years, tonsillectomy meant avoiding 2.3 to 3.6 throat infections. Of these infections, perhaps 10-30% would be likely to be moderate or severe. More infections occurred in control groups in the first than in the second year. One study had a three year follow up, by which time the benefits of tonsillectomy had been lost. There was no statistical significance in school days lost between treated children and controls.

50. Strep Throat - DrGreene.com Most sore throats, though, are caused by viral infections that are not Many children also have sore throat, headache, stomachache, nausea, or chills. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1195.html

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51. Sore Throat - January 15, 2004 - American Family Physician Your throat also may feel sore if you smoke, breathe polluted air, If you have hay fever or other allergies, a sore throat may be one of the symptoms. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040115/390ph.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 69/No. 2 (January 15, 2004) Please note: This information was as current as we could make it on the date given above. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. Patient Information Collection INFLUENZA Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help Influenza Vaccine Flu and Colds Acute Bronchitis Sore Throat Sore Throat What causes a sore throat? Pharyngitis (say: "fare-en-jy-tis")which is what your doctor calls a sore throatcan be caused by many things. Sometimes, when mucus from your sinuses drains into your throat, the drainage can make your throat feel sore. Viruses (such as those that cause the common cold) and bacteria (which can cause many illnesses, such as strep throat) can give you a sore throat. Your throat also may feel sore if you smoke, breathe polluted air, or drink alcoholic beverages. If you have hay fever or other allergies, a sore throat may be one of the symptoms. How do I know what is causing my sore throat?

52. Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) And Strep Throat Online health news and information for consumers. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/p30.shtml

BROWSE FOR HEALTH INFORMATION BY TOPIC: HEART CANCER WOMEN MEN ... ALL TOPICS A - Z Although some of the symptoms may feel similar, a sore throat is not the same as a strep throat. Sore throat A sore throat (the medical name is pharyngitis) can be caused by a variety of things. Some of the culprits, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) include: viruses, similar to those that cause colds (Read about " The Common Cold ") irritants such as air pollution or smoking (Read about " Quit Smoking ") allergies (Read about " Allergies ") bacteria post nasal drainage Although most people consider a sore throat to be more of an irritating condition, a chronic sore thorat or a persistent cough can indicate an underlying medical problem. (Read about " Tonsils and Adenoids " " Vocal Problems: Laryngitis and Vocal Growths " " Head and Neck Cancers " " Occupational Respiratory Diseases ") Therefore, if a sore throat persists, you should see your doctor or healthcare specialist. Strep throat A strep throat is a particular kind of sore throat, caused by a specific bacteria called Streptococcus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strep throat is more common in children than adults. It's not something to take lightly since serious complications can occur if it is not treated with antibiotics. (Read about "

53. Pediatric Advisor 2005.2: Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) For Teenagers Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) for the sore throat or for fever Throat cultures are recommended for all other cases of sore throats http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_tnsoreth_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Illustration Related topics Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) For Teenagers What is a sore throat? When your throat hurts it is often a symptom of an illness, such as a cold. When someone looks at the throat with a light, it will be bright red. What is the cause? Most sore throats are caused by viruses and are part of a cold. About 10% of sore throats are caused by strep bacteria. A throat culture or rapid strep test is the only way to know whether a sore throat is caused by strep bacteria or a virus. Without treatment, a strep throat can have some rare but serious complications. Tonsillitis (temporary swelling and redness of the tonsils) is usually present with any throat infection, viral or bacterial. The presence of tonsillitis does not have any special meaning.

54. Pediatric Advisor 2005.2: Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Children too young to talk may have a sore throat if they refuse to eat or A sore throat caused by Strep will start feeling better soon after being http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_sorethro_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Illustration Related topics Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) What is a sore throat? When your child complains that his throat is sore, it is usually a symptom of an illness, such as a cold. When you look at the throat with a light, it will be bright red. Children too young to talk may have a sore throat if they refuse to eat or begin to cry during feedings. What is the cause? Most sore throats are caused by viruses and are part of a cold. About 10% of sore throats are caused by strep bacteria. A throat culture or rapid strep test is the only way to know whether a sore throat is caused by strep bacteria or a virus. Without treatment, a strep throat can have some rare but serious complications. Tonsillitis (temporary swelling and redness of the tonsils) usually occurs with any throat infection, viral or bacterial. Swollen tonsils do not have any special meaning.

55. InteliHealth: A sore throat, also called a throat infection or pharyngitis, Viral pharyngitis — sore throat often occurs with the following symptoms redness in the http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/25682.html

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56. Sore Throat In Children - Keep Kids Healthy Symptom Guide A discussion of the common causes of a sore throat in children, including strep, viruses, mono, and herpangina. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/symptoms/sorethroat.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems Parenting Tips ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews Growth Charts Online Forums ... Pediatric News Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Advertisement Children's pain and fever reducers Main Symptom Guide Sore Throat While most parents are worried about strep throat when their child has a throat infection, their are also many viruses that cause infections that look very similar to strep. If your child has a sore throat with fever and a red, swollen throat or tonsils with white pus on them, then he should be seen by his physician so that he can be tested for strep throat. If the tests for strep are negative, then your child's throat infection is caused by a virus and antibiotics will not work. Viral infections of the throat usually improve in two to three days without treatment. Strep throat : caused by the bacteria group A streptococci. It is most common in children over three years old and begins with a fever, a red, swollen throat and tonsils that can have a white coating of pus, swollen glands, decreased appetite and energy level. If strep throat is suspected as the cause of tonsillitis in your child, your doctor will do a throat swab to confirm that there is infection with strep bacteria. This infection is easily treated with antibiotics, usually penicillin. Your child will no longer be contagious after being on an antibiotic for twenty four hours. It is important to take a complete course of antibiotics to prevent your child from getting rheumatic fever.

57. Sore Throat - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital sore throat is mild and the main symptom is croup, hoarseness or a cough. sore throat is the main symptom and persists more than 24 hours http://www.lpch.org/HealthLibrary/ParentCareTopics/MouthTeethThroatSymptoms/Sore

Children's Health From A-Z Family Resource Center/Library Parent Care Topics Stanford Health Library Sore Throat Symptom Definition Pain, discomfort or raw feeling of the throat, especially when swallowing. Children less than 2 years of age usually don't know how to complain about a sore throat. A young child who refuses previously enjoyed foods or begins to cry during feedings may have a sore throat. Their symptoms are captured by the DRINKING FLUIDS, DECREASED guideline. Cause Most sore throats are part of a cold. Of severe sore throats, about 20% are caused by the Strep bacteria. Only these need an antibiotic. See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If Sore throat is mild and the main symptom is croup, hoarseness or a cough. (Note: these symptoms are rarely seen with Strep.) (See CROUP or COUGH) (To go directly to these topics, click on the links following this document.) WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR SORE THROAT Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If Severe difficulty breathing (struggling for each breath, making grunting noises with each breath, unable to speak or cry because of difficulty breathing) Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If Your child looks or acts very sick Difficulty breathing, but not severe

58. Hardin MD : Sore Throat / Pharyngitis From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in sore throat / Pharyngitis. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/sorethroat.html

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