Coughs and Colds

You have identified that your most bothersome symptom is a sore throat. In very severe cases, a sore throat is accompanied by dangerous swelling of the tonsils or nearby tissue, and this can put you at risk of developing a blocked airway. In this case, you need to be evaluated urgently by a doctor.

Review the following three questions:

• Are you drooling because you are unable to easily swallow your saliva?

• Do you have unusually noisy breathing?

• Do you feel like your throat is closing?

Yes, I have one or more of these symptoms.

No, I am not experiencing any of these symptoms.