Sore Throat in Children

Most sore throats will get better without antibiotics or other prescription medications. However, occasionally a sore throat can associated with a more serious health problem.

Does your child have sore throat and any of the following symptoms?

• difficulty breathing through the mouth

• unusual noise when breathing

• excessive drooling

• difficulty swallowing

• inability to speak.

  Yes, my child has one or more of these symptoms.

  No, my child does not have any of these serious symptoms.