A sore throat can make swallowing painful and leave your child feeling miserable. Infections, irritation, or allergies often cause it and may come on suddenly or develop over time. Identifying the cause is key to ensuring the right treatment and preventing complications. At Super Kids Urgent Care, we provide gentle pediatric evaluation and treatment for sore throats so children can recover quickly and comfortably.
Chip Overton, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC will treat your child with the utmost expertise and professionalism. With nearly two decades of pediatric urgent and critical care experience, Chip is board-certified and highly skilled in managing throat infections and related conditions. Families trust his advanced training, clinical expertise, and caring approach to provide safe and effective treatment when their children need it most.
Common Causes of Sore Throat
Sore throats in children can result from a variety of conditions. Common causes include:
Our providers use careful assessment and rapid testing to determine the specific cause and ensure accurate treatment.
What to Expect During Your Visit
We make sore throat visits simple and reassuring for both children and parents. A typical visit includes:
This approach helps reduce discomfort and gives parents confidence in the care plan.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the sore throat. Options may include:
Our team ensures that treatment is safe, effective, and tailored to your child’s specific needs.
Why Choose Super Kids Urgent Care for Sore Throat?
Parents rely on our urgent care center for specialized pediatric services. Here is why we are the trusted choice:
We are committed to providing high-quality care that makes children feel better and reassures parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Strep throat often causes sudden, severe pain, fever, swollen tonsils, and white patches in the throat. A rapid strep test confirms the diagnosis.
No. Most sore throats are viral and improve without antibiotics. Our team tests for strep and prescribes antibiotics only when necessary.
Viral sore throats often improve within a week. Bacterial sore throats improve within a few days of starting antibiotics.
Ice cold liquids, popsicles, smoothies, and ice cream can help to numb a sore throat. Encourage rest and hydration. The use of Motrin and Tylenol is also helpful in providing comfort
Seek urgent care if your child has difficulty swallowing, has a known exposure to an illness such as strep throat or mono, a high fever, or severe pain. We provide immediate testing and treatment.
Schedule Sore Throat Care For Your Child
If your child has a persistent sore throat, we are here to help. Need care today? Visit Super Kids Urgent Care in Owens Cross Roads, AL, for fast sore throat treatment.
