When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?
Doctor On Demand
APRIL 28, 2025
When to go to the ER for a sore throat Go to the emergency room (ER) if your sore throat causes any difficulty swallowing or breathing. If swallowing is extremely painful and the fever is high, you may not have enough time to get to the ER safely without emergency transport. Then, they’ll perform a physical examination.
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