Understanding the difference between pollution-related irritation, a viral infection and a more serious respiratory illness can help people avoid unnecessary antibiotics and seek medical care at the ...

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in “Persuasion,” Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just ...

Although a painful sore throat could indicate strep throat, you may actually have another condition, like the flu or tonsillitis. Strep throat is an infection caused by the group A Streptococcus ...

Pain when swallowing is a common problem often caused by a throat infection or injury. It’s not unusual for these conditions to also cause pain when yawning due to inflammation of the tissues in your ...

During cold and flu season, it can be difficult to figure out what’s wrong if you start to feel sick. There’s a lot of overlap among the warning signs of illnesses that spike during fall, winter, and ...

That scratchy feeling in your throat might signal more than just seasonal sniffles. As weather patterns shift and pollen counts fluctuate, millions of Americans face the annual guessing game: is this ...

As October turns into November, a persistent cough, scratchy throat, or blocked nose becomes common in many parts of India, particularly Delhi-NCR. Changing temperatures, lingering post-monsoon ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than a typical cold. While strep throat is most ...