Acute Sore Throat

Question 1

What are the red flags and need for urgent referral

Answer 1

Problem swallowing, drooling or breathing

Question 2

Management for feverPAIN score 4-5

Answer 2

Phenoxymethylpenicillin of clarithromycin

Or erythromycin in pregnancy

5 days

Question 3

Management for feverPAIN score 2-3

Answer 3

Consider no abx or back up prescription

Question 4

Management for feverPAIN score 0-1

Answer 4

OTC meds, hydration

Paracetamol or ibuprofen

Question 5

Drugs which can cause agranulocytosis which causes sore throat, fever, mouth ulcers, fatigue and weakness.

Answer 5

Methotrexate
Carbimazole

Question 6

Usually self limiting