{"id":2029,"date":"2023-06-16T19:13:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T00:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2023-06-16T19:13:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T00:13:18","slug":"what-to-know-about-a-chronic-sore-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/what-to-know-about-a-chronic-sore-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About a Chronic Sore Throat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve all experienced the occasional sore throat<\/a> due to an infection or something irritating in the air. However, if you have a chronic sore throat, you may be dealing with a condition that requires further medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Sore Throat <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Acute sore throats are commonly caused by either a viral infection or strep throat, which is a bacterial infection. They tend to improve over time with plenty of fluids, rest and, in the case of strep throat, antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic sore throats lasting longer than two weeks are usually not due to an infection. A common feature of a chronic sore throat is painful swallowing. Additional symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n