How You'll Know: The sore throat is chronic and flares up when you’ve been exposed to allergens. Treatment: A two-stage ...

Saltwater rinses may have other benefits. If you’re experiencing thick mucus, congestion or symptoms of allergies, an over-the-counter saline spray or nasal irrigation device can clear out your nasal ...

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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 ...

Try as we might to stay healthy (especially during sick season!), now and then we all get sidelined by pesky hassles like a sore throat. The raw, scratchy feeling paired with painful inflammation can ...

"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 ...

Are you having difficulty swallowing? Is your throat swollen or scratchy? If so, you probably have a sore throat. After all, millions of individuals get this condition each year, and now that we're in ...

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 ...

Steroids may be prescribed for a sore throat when there’s significant inflammation. Sore throats are a common condition affecting both adults and children. When it comes to managing them, people often ...

It’s not uncommon to experience a scratchy, irritated, sore throat after going to the dentist. While there are numerous potential causes, most cases resolve on their own. A sore throat may be related ...

A sore throat and ear pain may be a symptom of an infection, allergy, or other medical condition. While some cases may resolve on their own, others might require medical attention. Ear pain alongside ...

A person may experience a sore throat after drinking alcohol for several reasons, including the dehydrating effect alcohol has on the body, inflammation, or a weakened immune system from alcohol ...