Anacin, Pain-Eze, Tylenol, and 40 others; also in more than 150 combination products) Not an NSAID; doesn't cause stomach problems like NSAIDs; common ingredient in headache and cold medicines; large amounts can cause liver damage.
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood, and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. Although sore throat usually resolves without complications, it sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. There are some less common causes of sore throat that are serious or even life-threatening.
Swollen throat glands are often caused by infection. Strep throat is a common infection of the throat tissues caused by group A streptococcal bacteria. Common symptoms of strep throat include fever, headache, sore throat, and tender, swollen glands in the neck. School-age children most frequently contract strep throat, although the infection may occur in any age group.