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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)
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