Fast, Convenient Cold and Sore Throat care in Bowling Green and Elizabethtown, KY
Rapid Relief Urgent Care - Sore Throat
Sore throats in the Bowling Green and Elizabethtown areas can be painful and annoying. Fortunately, most sore throats are caused by a minor illness and go away without medical treatment.
Viral Infections
Many sore throats in the Bowling Green and Elizabethtown are caused by a viral illness, such as: The common cold, the most common type of viral infection.
Bacterial Infections
A bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat. This can occur from:
- Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough.
- An inflammation or infection of the tonsils
- Inflammation of the epiglottis
- Inflammation of the uvula
Irritants and injuries
A sore throat that lasts longer than a week is often caused by irritants or injuries, such as:
- Throat irritation from low humidity, smoking, air pollution, yelling, or nasal drainage down the back of the throat.
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