I've had a sore throat for a year that occurs most of the day, especially at night and morning. it's not unbearable which is why i mostly just put up with it, and take cough drops. i'm uninsured and can't afford a doctor, what can i do?

Florida is quite humid so I do not think low humidity is the culprit. If you are overweight, sleep apnea can be the cause. The other etiologies could be sinusitis with post nasal drainage or reflux. However, I still think you need to see a doctor for checking your throat first for ruling out the obvious cause (make a deal with front office for paying cash, just request a quick throat exam).

Hello. Since your sore throat has been present for sometime, it needs to be examined. Call your ENT doctor for the exam. A quick throat exam by your family doctor probably won’t be enough to accurately diagnose your issues. A CT scan is another option however you’ll need an order for this study. Call ahead, tell you are cash pay and ask for a payment plan. ENT can scope your throat too if needed.