What does ATP mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Common symptoms of ATP may include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands in neck, hoarseness or loss of voice, white spots on back wall of throat, fever and fatigue.

Those who are at a higher risk for developing ATP are children aged 5 to 15 years old, adults aged 17 to 44 years old and those with weakened immune systems due to disease or medications such as chemotherapy.

A physician may diagnose ATP based on symptom presentation. A physical examination may be done to confirm diagnosis as well as diagnostic tests such as strep throat test or throat culture to determine if it is caused by a bacterial infection or viral infection.

While there is no surefire way to prevent yourself from getting ATP there are several steps you can take to reduce your risk including washing your hands often, avoiding contact with people who have cold-like illnesses and avoiding smoking.

Treatment will depend on whether the cause is bacterial or viral — bacterial infections typically require antibiotics while viral infections do not necessitate antibiotic use but rather supportive care with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen for pain relief and cooling compresses for swelling of throat.