When to seek medical advice
Get emergency medical care if your sore throat is accompanied by:
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty swallowing
See your doctor as soon as possible if your sore throat lasts longer than one week or is accompanied by:
- Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher
- Hoarse voice for more than one week
- Pus on the back of your throat
- Blood in your saliva or phlegm
- Skin rash
- Signs of dehydration