Sore throat

People aged 5 years or over.

The most common symptoms of a sore throat are:

• Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat
• Pain that feels worse when you swallow or talk
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sore, swollen glands in your neck or jaw
• Swollen, red tonsils
• White patches or pus on your tonsils
• A hoarse or muffled voice