Sore Throat
Having a sore throat can make you feel miserable and unable to perform your daily tasks. Before your sore throat keeps you from work or school, schedule an evaluation with our providers, of CareFirst Wellness Associates.
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A sore throat can lead to itchiness, soreness, and even difficulty swallowing, but it doesn’t always mean you’re sick. Some of the most common causes of a sore throat include:
Allergies
Dry indoor air
Viral infection
Mononucleosis
Chickenpox or croup
Bacterial streptococcal infection
You can even develop a sore throat if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or lingering heartburn. It’s important to never ignore a sore throat since you could certainly be coming down with an infection or be struggling with a chronic condition.
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CareFirst Wellness Associates want to ideally see you as soon as your sore throat starts. That way they can treat you before your sore throat progresses, especially if you are indeed sick. But it’s particularly important to head to the clinic if you experience any of the following sore throat-related symptoms.
Fever or rash
Lump in your neck
Earache in one or both ears
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
These symptoms indicate that you could be getting sick or potentially experiencing an allergy attack. Because the team at CareFirst Wellness Associates welcome same-day sick visits, you can easily get in as soon as your sore throat starts.
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With an on-site laboratory available at CareFirst Wellness Associates, you can often get diagnosed on the spot. Our providers generally start by conducting a throat culture to find out if you have a bug that’s causing your sore throat. Once they determine the cause of your sore throat, they can get you started on treatment, which can include:
Antibiotic drugs
Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Antiviral medications
Ear drops
You might even need prescription-strength cough syrup to help relieve any irritation or coughing you’re experiencing. Our providers do everything possible to help you get relief from a sore throat, so you can get right back to your regular activities.
To get relief from your sore throat, start treatment at CareFirst Wellness Associates today. Click on the online scheduler or call either location directly to book.
