🩺 Symptom Guide
Sore Throat
Assess urgently for airway compromise, peritonsillar abscess, deep neck space infection, epiglottitis/supraglottitis, severe systemic infection, and malignancy red flags.
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Red flags
- Stridor or airway compromise
- drooling or inability to swallow saliva
- muffled or “hot potato” voice
- severe unilateral throat pain
First actions / assessment
- ABCDE first if unwell
- assess airway and ability to handle secretions immediately
- record full vitals including temperature, RR, oxygen saturation, and mental status
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- Full differential diagnosis list
- History, examination, and investigations
- Linked protocols and drug doses
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