It’s been an unprecedented start of the winter for those of us working on the front lines, particularly in pediatric emergency rooms and children’s hospitals. After COVID-19 mitigation methods ...

Chronic pharyngitis can last several weeks or more and often comes and goes. Viral infections like the flu, common cold, and COVID-19 can cause chronic pharyngitis. Bacterial infections such as strep ...

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (throat), resulting in a sore throat. It is most often caused by a contagious virus or bacteria, but there are also noncontagious causes like acid reflux, ...

"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 ...

You may have cobblestone throat if you have inflamed bumps in the back of your throat, often due to viral infections. Try using home remedies like gargling salt water and using a humidifier to ...

Sore throat (pharyngitis) and bad breath (halitosis) are two symptoms that can co-occur in many health conditions. Certain infections, such as tonsilitis, as well as sinusitis and acid reflux, can ...

A sore throat that comes and goes is a nuisance but usually not a serious cause for concern. Allergies, smoking, infections, and heartburn can all cause an intermittently chronic sore throat. A ...

Truly, the only time a sore throat is maybe appreciated is the day after a concert where you spent the majority of the night belting out your favorite songs. Other than that, it’s annoying at best and ...

Various medications and home remedies can help relieve a sore throat. Medications for a sore throat may include pain relief pills, lozenges, sprays, and syrups. Gargles and herbal teas may also help.