Sore Throat: Red Flags
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When is a sore throat
When is a sore throat a sign of severe disease, and when is it something benign, like viral pharyngitis or strep throat? What signs and symptoms besides throat pain help us figure this out?
When to suspect a peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, thyroiditis, deep neck space infections, and other serious or even potentially life-threatening causes of a sore throat? The danger signs or red flags discussed in this video will help you identify serious causes of throat pain as early as possible. In most cases, a sore throat is no cause for concern.
And here lies the danger. It's easy to underestimate a sore throat and brush it off as something insignificant. The red flags covered here will help you avoid such mistakes.
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DISCLAIMER: Please, always keep in mind that my videos are intended for educational purposes only. The content of my videos is NOT medical advice. I do not practice medicine over the internet. If you are a patient and have any questions about your health, please talk to your doctor.
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