See a medical provider if your sore throat is severe or lasts longer than a week and you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty swallowing, breathing, or opening your mouth
- Hoarseness that lasts more than two weeks
- Swelling on your face or neck
- Fever
- Lump in your neck
- Joint pain
- Earache
- Rash
Without treatment, some infections that cause a chronic sore throat can potentially be life-threatening. While uncommon, throat pain can also be a symptom of throat cancer.
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