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Sore throat with airway danger โ ๏ธ ๐ซ
โ ๏ธ ๐ซ Sore throat with airway danger
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Stridor, drooling, muffled voice, neck swelling or inability to swallow secretions.
๐ First actions
Call ENT/anaesthesia urgently, oxygen and avoid upsetting unstable patient.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Think peritonsillar abscess, deep neck space infection or supraglottitis.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Do not attempt forceful examination with possible unstable airway.
Editorial status: Teaching draft, specialist review required; the entire topic has not undergone independent clinical sign-off. Follow your trust guidelines and senior advice. Not a standalone treatment protocol.