How to Tell When a Sore Throat Is Something Serious - Lifehacker

A sore throat can be caused by a number of things, but the duration of the soreness can give you some clues.

Sore throats are pretty common and usually nothing to worry about. Sometimes, though, they can point to something pretty serious. I, for instance, had a very dramatic tonsillectomy at the big age of … [+3001 chars]

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