Three Reasons You Have a Sore Throat but No Fever

 

Three Reasons You Have a Sore Throat but No Fever

 

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Cepacol®, known for its sore throat lozenges¹, hot medication^2&3, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent⁴, explores three reasons why you have a sore throat but no fever.

 

1. Tonsillitis

Your tonsils - those two small lumps of soft tissue at the back of your throat^5a - are like your body’s built-in defence team, helping to trap germs and keep infections at bay.^5b Most of the time, your tonsils do a good job at keeping you healthy, but sometimes, they get overwhelmed and become infected themselves. That’s when tonsillitis takes over, leaving your throat sore and swollen.^5c While tonsillitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection^6a, contrary to popular belief, it rarely results in fever.^6b

 

2. Strep Throat

Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that causes throat pain,^7a often developing suddenly within two to five days of exposure.^7b While fever is often a symptom of strep, it is possible to have strep without a spiking temperature.^7c

 

3. Allergies

Allergies can bring on a whole host of uncomfortable symptoms - from post-nasal drip^8a and congestion^8b to a scratchy sore throat^8c - but they don’t cause a fever.^8d However, allergy symptoms can weaken your body’s defences, making you more susceptible to viral or bacterial infections, which can lead to a fever. That’s why it’s easy to mistake a fever for an allergy symptom, when in reality, it’s usually a sign of an underlying infection.^8d

 

Beat The Scratch With Cepacol® New Raspberry-Flavoured Effervescent⁴

Cepacol® knows how frustrating a sore throat can be. That’s why Cepacol® offers a wide range of targeted relief options, including the newly launched Cepacol® Effervescent - a refreshingly fizzy, raspberry-flavoured formula designed to provide soothing, relief for the whole family (ages 6 and up).

 

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Cepacol® Effervescent helps to relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing and cough, opening of the airways, thinning of mucus and providing relief of coughs associated with inflammation of the airways. It also supports the immune function within the upper respiratory tract and provides antioxidant support for the maintenance of good health.

In addition to Cepacol®’s newly launched raspberry-flavoured effervescent⁴, the Cepacol® range includes the cough and cold syrup⁹, Plus cough and cold syrup¹⁰ specifically designed for night time relief, a throat spray¹¹ and throat gargle¹², Medsip, a hot medicated drink^2&3 in either ginger or honey lemon flavours, and  throat lozenges¹ in four flavours - regular, black current, honey & lemon and menthol.

So, when you're dealing with a sore throat, remember, there's a Cepacol® for that!

 

 

Embrace the Winter Warrior within, with Cepacol®

As we brace ourselves for the winter months, it's wise to be prepared. Adcock Ingram's Winter Warriors 2025 Campaign offers a range of products aimed at combating common cold and flu symptoms. With brands like Cepacol®, Panado®, Compral®, and ViralGuard™, you can arm yourself and your loved ones against the seasonal sniffles.

 

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Cepacol®’s new range of products is now available at leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide. For more information and references, visit www.cepacol.co.za and join the conversation on Facebook.