· When your sore throat is not gone after 7 days
· When you have swollen lymph nodes in your neck
· When you have breathing difficulty
· When you have swallowing difficulty
· When you have hoarse voice over 8 days
· When you have a high fever over 101 degrees
· When you have blood in your phlegm or saliva
· When you have difficulty opening your mouth and joint pains
· When you have earache
· When you have rashes
· When you have a frequently recurring sore throat
Visit your doctor and seek urgent medical attention when you have or feel one of these symptoms, because at this time you have a severe sore throat. A severe sore throat is dangerous it may develop to more serious complications.
