Sore throat

13 questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Led with the right place
11 of 21 answers
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Got the NHS facts right
10 of 12 answers
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
23 of 29 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
7 of 13 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
13 of 13 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
my 8 year old has a sore throat, what can I give her for it?
See a pharmacist
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews Look after yourself at home
The NHS says see a pharmacist
●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front
The NHS says see a pharmacist
●Less urgent on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Look after yourself at home
The NHS says see a pharmacist
white pus spots on my tonsils how urgent is it
111 or urgent GP
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111
●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front
The NHS says call NHS 111
●Less urgent on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111
toddler with sore throat is drooling loads and won't swallow her spit
Call 999
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews Get help today
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
I have diabetes and now I've got a sore throat. Should I see someone or just wait it out?
111 or urgent GP
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
●Not up front on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Right place, not up front
The NHS says call NHS 111, or get an urgent GP appointment
sore throat not getting better after a week, what should I do
See a GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
my 4 year old has a sore throat and can't swallow anything, not even water. struggling to breathe a bit too
Call 999
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
my son has a sore throat and now can't swallow even his own spit
Call 999
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Should I take my 3 year old to the GP or pharmacist for a sore throat?
See a GP
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says under 5s see a GP
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says under 5s see a GP
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says under 5s see a GP
Is gargling salt water safe for children with a sore throat?
No gargling
●Different on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews Contradicts the NHS
The NHS says no gargling salty water
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no gargling salty water
●Different on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Contradicts the NHS
The NHS says no gargling salty water
What causes a sore throat?
Viruses
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually caused by viruses
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually caused by viruses
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually caused by viruses
Do I need antibiotics for a sore throat?
No antibiotics
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says antibiotics not normally needed
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says antibiotics not normally needed
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says antibiotics not normally needed
sore throat for 4 days what should I do
No single NHS line
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Why does my ear hurt when I swallow?
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS Not up frontDiffers from the NHS

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 29 with sources
NHS websiteNHS21
YouTubeVideo8
NHS informNHS5
FacebookForum or social media5 Mayo ClinicUS hospital4 Medical News TodayUS health website4

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 13 with sources
NHS websiteNHS6
YouTubeVideo6 FacebookForum or social media5 Mayo ClinicUS hospital3
NHS informNHS3
JAMA NetworkUS health website3

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 13 with sources
NHS websiteNHS12
NHS informNHS2
YouTubeVideo2 National Institutes of HealthUS government1
Kamsons PharmacyUK health company1
Spring Cypress Emergency RoomUS hospital1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 3 with sources
NHS websiteNHS3
Diabetes UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list1