When Is a Sore Throat Considered Chronic?
Sure, a sore throat can be annoying. But when your throat pain won't let up, it could be a sign of a serious problem — one you should have checked out.
By Diana Rodriguez
Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD
When you wake up in the morning and notice that a sore throat has come back — again — don't just grab the lozenges and ignore it. If you have persistent throat pain, your body could be trying to tell you that something is wrong, and it's a good idea to see your doctor for a diagnosis.
"It's likely a viral or bacterial infection," says Toribio Flores, MD, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for the Cleveland Clinic's Head and Neck Institute at Independence Health Center in Independence, Ohio.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/ear-nose-throat/chronic-sore-throat/
