A member asked:

Day 1 sore throat only. morning 2 throat ok but runny/stuffy nose. night 2 nose/throat ok but fever. sick 48 hrs overall. what's going on? what 2 do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A couple days of throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain.

Answered 9/19/2015

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