A sore throat—also called pharyngitis—is typically caused by inflammation and swelling of throat (pharyngeal) tissues due to a bacterial or viral infection, allergies, or irritants. It may also be ...

A sore throat is a common condition experienced by people of all ages, especially during colder months when respiratory infections are more prevalent. It is typically characterised by a raw, scratchy, ...

Don't just assume symptoms like nausea and vomiting are a stomach bug. It could also be this nightmare illness.

Influenza is on the rise in several states. Here are symptoms to look for if you start feeling under the weather.

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

A sore throat can transform an ordinary day into an uncomfortable ordeal, making swallowing painful and speaking difficult. Whether caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, allergies, or ...

A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.

Intubation can be lifesaving, but it does come with the potential to cause complications. A sore throat is one of the most common side effects. Intubation is when an endotracheal tube is inserted into ...

If you've ever had a sore throat (ahem, all of us?) you probably have a go-to solution like hot tea, cough drops or even over-the-counter pain relievers. But what if we told you that you might have a ...

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Share on Pinterest As the Nimbus variant increases in the U.S., many are reporting an unusually intense sore throat, described as feeling like swallowing razor blades. Ozgur Cankaya/Getty Images The ...