Epistemis

Sore throat

Specialty: Respiratory.

  • odynophagia
  • pharyngitis
  • irritated throat

Why it occurs

  • Viral pharyngitis (majority)
  • Streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis
  • Mononucleosis
  • Reflux

Initial workup

Pharyngotonsillar examination; Centor criteria; rapid streptococcus test.

red flags

Odynophagia + drooling, trismus, muffled voice or dyspnea → abscess/epiglottis: airway urgency.

Standard management

  • Analgesia (paracetamol/NSAID) — symptomatic
  • Penicillin/amoxicillin — only if confirmed streptococcal (Centor criteria)

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

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Area
Respiratory
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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