In my experience, a sore throat is usually a signifier of one of two things: either you’re about to get a cold, or you’re at the tail-end of one. It starts with a tingle at the back of your throat; ...

Sore throats are one of the worst symptoms of a cold. In addition to traditional cold treatments, it might be time to try ...

"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 ...

Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a ...

Some conditions can cause a sore throat at night, while others may cause an existing sore throat to worsen. These include dehydration, sleep apnea, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ...

Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx, and can occur because of a number of aetiological factors like viral, bacterial or fungal. While viral causes are more common, streptococcal pharyngitis ...

Strep throat is a contagious infection causing pain and other symptoms that affect the throat and tonsils. Even people who have undergone tonsil removal can get strep throat. Certain signs and ...

A stiff neck and sore throat often occur due to viral or bacterial infections. Home remedies can manage most cases of sore throat and stiff neck. It's important to seek medical care if symptoms result ...

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