For 2 weeks, I have had a sore throat, my tonsils are not swollen, but it hurts when I swallow. Is it necessary to go see a doctor?

Hello Ma'am,

There is a calculation you can do to determine the risk that you will need an antibiotic (and therefore need to see a doctor) for a sore throat like the one you describe.

You can find this calculation at page 2 of the following document, produced by the Government of Quebec.

What is your score?

I hope my advice was helpful.

Tell me about it,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist