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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

	Check a Symptom Sore Throat Most sore throats last only a few days and rarely continue beyond two weeks. Throat infections and nasal congestion from a cold or allergies are common reasons to have a sore throat. A sore throat that persists for longer than two weeks usually means that a throat infection is unlikely. Have you had a sore throat for more than two weeks? Yes, my throat has been sore for more than two weeks. No, my sore throat started more recently Related Information Epiglottitis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Infectious Mononucleosis Laryngitis Peritonsillar Abscess Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell. Use of this content is subject to specified Terms and Conditions and a Medical Disclaimer. Email this page \| Printer friendly \| Bookmark this page
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