Customer question:
The sore throat has lasted for some time, namely one month. I don't have a fever or a stuffy nose. Should I be worried? Question from an anonymous customer
Pharmacist's answer:
Pharyngitis (throat inflammation) is a common upper respiratory infection that usually resolves after a few days. But when the pain persists or often recurs, it is called chronic pharyngitis. Chronic pharyngitis is a long-term sore throat that lasts several weeks or recurs frequently. Infection, environmental pollutants, allergies, or acid reflux can cause chronic pharyngitis.
Acute or common pharyngitis is more common than chronic pharyngitis. Treatment for acute pharyngitis involves relieving symptoms and usually resolves within ten days. Chronic pharyngitis lasts much longer - often several weeks. There are many causes, and treatment involves correcting the underlying problem.
In some cases, a chronic sore throat can have serious health consequences, so it is essential to make an appointment with a doctor immediately, especially if it lasts more than three weeks.
See a doctor if the following symptoms accompany a sore throat:
- high fever
- sore throat persists despite treatment
- the appearance of pain when swallowing to the extent that you cannot eat
- the appearance of a rash
- the pain intensifies
- unusual bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth
- pain in the ear or jaw
- persistent hoarse or breathy voice
- swelling of the face or neck
- unexplained weight loss
- heavy breathing
- coughing up
- vomiting blood
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