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A sore throat sounds generic enough, but the symptoms you feel can vary depending on the reason for a sore throat itself. Aside from standard pain and irritation, symptoms sometimes also include difficulty swallowing and swelling, among other things. Most of the time, symptoms go away on their own within a day or two, but they can persist. And while many may simply be unwanted, others—like high fever or rash—indicate that you should seek medical attention.
The symptoms you have with a sore throat depend on the cause . The throat discomfort itself may take these forms:
Respiratory infections or nasal drainage into the back of the throat are the most common causes of a sore throat. With them, you are likely to have one or more of these symptoms along with a sore throat:
In young children, blood may be seen in nasal discharge or phlegm, if present. Blisters on the throat, hands, and feet may be seen if a child has a sore throat due to Coxsackie virus, leading to its common name of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Most common in the summer and fall, this virus often comes with a higher fever and more difficulty in swallowing; your child may also seem sicker than with a typical cold. 1
Difficulty breathing or swallowing may signal you are developing epiglottitis or having a more severe allergic reaction. 2 In the case of a sore throat due to allergies, you may have more severe signs of asthma with increased difficulty in breathing. If you are developing anaphylaxis due to an allergic reaction, the throat discomfort may be accompanied by hives, swollen tongue and throat, and low blood pressure, in addition to difficulty breathing.
A lump in the neck that isn't due to swollen glands can be a sign that the sore throat may be due to laryngeal cancer. Ear pain may also be a sign of a tumor, as is unexplained weight loss and changes in your voice.
If your sore throat doesn't go away and you have any of these signs, you should see your healthcare provider. But remember, laryngeal cancer is rare.
Some potential complications are due to a sore throat itself, while others are related to causes of a sore throat.
When you have a sore throat, the pain can disrupt your sleeping patterns and worsen sleep apnea. Dehydration is a concern if you have difficulty swallowing and don't drink enough fluids. If your sore throat continues, you may also have trouble getting adequate nutrition due to pain and difficulty in swallowing.
If a sore throat is due to strep throat , it needs to be treated with a full course of antibiotics. 3
If strep throat is not treated, this can lead to rheumatic fever, kidney damage, heart disease, or abscesses of the tonsils.
It is important to take all of the antibiotics and not to stop once you are feeling better. If you think you might have strep throat , you need to see a healthcare provider to have a strep test performed.
Allergies that cause post-nasal drip and a sore throat can lead to other medical problems. You are at more risk of developing asthma, which affects your airways and breathing. You also can be at more risk of developing sinusitis, ear infections, and lung infections.
Epiglottitis, swelling of the cartilage that covers your windpipe, can occur due to infections such as strep throat, Streptococcus pneumoniae , and Haemophilus influenzae type B. This can block your airflow, requiring emergency treatment.
You should contact your healthcare provider if you have a sore throat and were exposed to someone with strep throat. Rapid strep tests can be performed in most healthcare provider's offices in about five minutes. Throat cultures are more accurate, but they can take up to two days to provide results.
You should also contact your healthcare provider if you have a sore throat and any of the following symptoms : 2
A majority of sore throats are minor and don't require medical treatment , but a sore throat can signal a more serious infection or illness.
Talking to your healthcare provider about any concerns is always a good idea.
Yes. A sore throat that includes pain, discomfort, and a sense of tightness is one of the symptoms of COVID. It seems more common in the U.K. strain . 4 Keep in mind, it's rare for a sore throat to be the only symptom you have with COVID-19.
A dry bedroom, especially in the winter, is the most common cause. 5 Mouth breathing, acid reflux , allergies , sleep apnea , and waking up dehydrated are other possible reasons.
If you have a sore throat with a fever of 101 degrees or more for longer than two days, it’s a sign that you may have a bacterial infection . 6 See your healthcare provider to find out if you should start antibiotic treatments.
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Data from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study suggests that a sore throat is now the most common symptom reported by people infected with the Omicron subvariant BA.5. While reports of sore throats are on the rise, experts say Omicron BA.5 is not to blame for all of them. A sore throat is a symptom of COVID, no matter which variant. If you have a sore throat and other COVID symptoms or you’ve possibly been exposed, get tested.
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The ZOE COVID Symptom Study in the United Kingdom has been tracking reports of COVID-19 cases and symptoms for scientific research. A few months ago , the data from the study suggested that the most common symptom of COVID was either a runny nose or a headache.
Based on reports from 17,500 people who tested positive for COVID last week, the most common symptom now is having a sore throat, followed by a headache and nasal congestion, according to a BBC report .
With the Omicron subvariant BA.5 being one of the dominant COVID strains in the U.K. , it’s easy to assume that the spread of the variant is causing the increasing reports of sore throats. However, experts say that is not necessarily the case.
Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH , dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, told Verywell that rising reports of sore throats do not really have to do with the BA.5 subvariant . Sore throat and headaches are common symptoms of COVID regardless of the variant, and this was true earlier in the pandemic with the Alpha variant .
David Dowdy, MD, PhD , an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told Verywell that the prevalence of sore throat as a COVID symptom might not be caused by BA.5, either.
It’s true that Omicron and its subvariants are more associated with upper respiratory symptoms compared to Delta and previous variants, but Dowdy is hesitant to attribute the increase in sore throat reports to the spread of BA.5.
“More likely, this reflects our own immune systems’ adaptation to the virus, as most people have been exposed to the virus multiple times by now,” said Dowdy. “But I would not read this as a major shift in the type of symptoms people have been experiencing over the past few months.”
While it can also be caused by allergies, a cold, or the flu, a sore throat can certainly be a sign that it’s time to take a COVID test—especially if you think you’ve been exposed .
Whether it turns out to be from COVID or another illness , there are some ways to ease a sore throat at home.
According to Halkitis, the key to sore throat relief is making sure your throat is lubricated, cool, and refreshed—for example, by drinking electrolyte solutions or having an electrolyte popsicle.
Dowdy recommends drinking plenty of fluids and considering over-the-counter (OTC) lozenges or sprays with local anesthetics to help numb the pain.
Halkitis said it’s important to monitor your symptoms and keep an eye on their trajectory. If they’re not getting better—or getting worse—it’s a sign the illness is progressing. At that point, it’s time to call your healthcare provider to make sure you get treatment to prevent complications.
Dowdy agreed but added that some people may not want to wait that long. “If you are older—70 or above—or have a compromised immune system, you should have a low threshold for going to see a doctor if you get COVID-19.”
For everyone else? Dowdy said you “should treat this as with any other illness. If you are having prolonged fever or chills or ever experience a change in your mental status, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, this would be a reason to seek medical care.”
A sore throat can be a symptom of COVID-19, regardless of which variant you have. If you have a sore throat and other COVID symptoms, get tested. If you haven’t already, get vaccinated and make sure you’re up to date on your boosters .
The information in this article is current as of the date listed, which means newer information may be available when you read this. For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit our coronavirus news page .
By Carla Delgado
Carla M. Delgado is a health and culture writer based in the Philippines.
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