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  2. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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    A progressively severe sore throat on one side and pain during swallowing (odynophagia) usually are the earliest symptoms. As the abscess develops, persistent pain in the peritonsillar area, fever , a general sense of feeling unwell , headache, and a distortion of vowels informally known as "hot potato voice" may appear.

  3. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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    It is not known whether antibiotics are effective for preventing recurrent sore throat. [14] There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16]

  4. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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    Beyond the pain and discomfort associated with strep throat, one of the most frustrating aspects of the infection is that, to many people, it looks very similar to a sore throat. This is one ...

  5. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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    Other signs of strep throat include pain when swallowing, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth and fever. Related: Dealing with a Sore, Scratchy Throat? Load Up ...

  6. Eagle syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Eagle syndrome (also termed stylohyoid syndrome, [1] styloid syndrome, [2] stylalgia, [3] styloid-stylohyoid syndrome, [2] or styloid–carotid artery syndrome) [4] is an uncommon condition commonly characterized but not limited to sudden, sharp nerve-like pain in the jaw bone and joint, back of the throat, and base of the tongue, triggered by swallowing, moving the jaw, or turning the neck. [1]

  7. Cold season is here: 6 natural remedies to fight them off and ...

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    If you’re dealing with a sore throat, gargling with salt water — mixing ½ teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of warm water — is a simple, natural remedy that may bring some relief. Salt water can ...

  8. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    A case of strep throat. Streptococcal pharyngitis or strep throat is caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS). [20] It is the most common bacterial cause of cases of pharyngitis (15–30%). [19] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, and large lymph nodes. It is a contagious infection, spread by close contact with an infected ...

  9. Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you ...

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    They will need antibiotics to prevent complications that come with the group A streptococcal bacteria that causes strep throat. Many cases of sore throat are due to viruses and do not need ...