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do sore throats always require antibiotics

Antibiotics for Sore Throat: How to Know If You Really Need Them

A sore throat is one of the most common complaints in primary care settings. According to research from the UK Health Security Agency, only about one in ten people with a sore throat seek medical consultation—but among those who do, over half receive an antibiotic prescription even though many sore

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causes of sore throat beyond infection

Is a Sore Throat Always an Infection or Something Else?

A sore throat is one of the top five reasons people seek medical advice in the UK, leading to millions of consultations every year, according to the NHS. While many assume it is always caused by infection, there are several other reasons why your throat may feel irritated, scratchy, or

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