Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness, or discomfort in the throat, most frequently caused by viral infection, though bacterial pharyngitis and other causes require differentiation.
Quick answer
Sore throat / pharyngitis (ICD-10: J02.9; ICD-11: CA02) involves pain and inflammation in the throat, most commonly from viral infection. Group A streptococcal pharyngitis requires antibiotic treatment. Persistent unilateral or recurrent sore throat warrants further investigation.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Scratchiness, rawness, and pain in the throat — worse on swallowing, sometimes radiating to the ears. May be accompanied by fever, difficulty swallowing, and enlarged neck lymph nodes.
What is Sore Throat?
Pain, scratchiness, or discomfort in the throat, most frequently caused by viral infection, though bacterial pharyngitis and other causes require differentiation.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Sore Throat, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Systemic or neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
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Self-care
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