Common Symptoms of Sore Throat, Strep & Sinus Infections
Sore throat, strep and sinus infections share many symptoms. When you're feeling unwell, let our team at MyCare 365 help you. It's important to seek care, so you receive the most appropriate treatment for your condition from one of our expert providers.
Common symptoms include the following:
- Cold symptoms, such as runny/stuffy nose, post nasal drip and/or cough
- Difficulty swallowing
- Facial pressure
- Hoarseness
- Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
- Pain that worsens when swallowing or talking
- Severe sudden onset throat pain
- Sore, swollen glands in the neck or jaw
- Sore throat accompanied by vomiting (mainly in children), headache, fever, rash and/or body aches
- Swollen, red tonsils
- White patches or pus on the tonsils
Conditions We Treat
We treat a variety of conditions that can be accompanied by a sore throat:
- Allergies
- Cold & Flu
- Strep
- Sinus infections
Treatment for Sore Throat, Strep & Sinus Infections
Your provider will examine you and possibly conduct lab testing to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Depending on your diagnosis, and whether your condition is cause by bacteria or a virus, appropriate treatments may include rest, over-the-counter medications or antibiotics.