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Symptoms of an acute sore throat can vary depending on the cause. However, you may experience one or more of the following:
You can reduce your risk of a sore throat by:
You can use the following self-care methods to soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts:
You should contact your GP if you suspect you have a Sore Throat and:
Sore throats can be caused by:
You can check your eligibility to use the NHS Pharmacy First service if you suspect you have a Sore Throat and you:
And you have ONE or more of the following symptoms:
The NHS Pharmacy First service may NOT be suitable if:
The NHS Pharmacy First service is available to all NowPatient users who are registered with the NHS in England. If you are exempt from paying for your prescriptions, the service and the treatments are provided free of charge. If you are not exempt from paying prescription charges, treatments are provided at the prevailing NHS prescription charge rate. There is no charge for consultations.
You do not normally need antibiotics for a Sore Throat because they will not usually relieve your symptoms or speed up your recovery. You will only be considered for antibiotics if you or show signs of having a bacterial infection. Remember, most Sore Throats are viral in nature and will NOT respond to antibiotics.
The vast majority of cases of Sore Throat are viral in nature and usually resolve within a week, without treatment.
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