I have had a sore throat for about a week now, like a burning sensation and my throat is red. What should I do?

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I have more or less difficulty swallowing and I have no problem breathing and I don't really have any other symptoms except a headache and a little cough * . and some mucus too * .

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, It is relatively easy to know if you need to consult for such symptoms. You need to calculate the modified Centor score using the chart on page 2 here: https://www.inesss.qc.ca/fileadmin/doc/CDM/UsageOptimal/Guides-serieI/Guide-PharyngiteAmygdalite.pdf?sword_list%5B0%5D=pharyngite&no_cache=1 If your score is 3 or higher, you should see a doctor. Otherwise, rest, drink plenty of water, avoid irritating foods, take Tylenol™ for pain spikes and again rest. Happy day :) Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist