Sore throats can be a real pain in the neck. According to the National Institutes of Health, viral infections cause most sore throats, usually triggered by the common cold or flu. Other WRAL Top ...

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 ...

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; ...

In the past, when you came down with a bad sore throat, you may have grabbed a large tea from Starbucks, popped a few cough drops and chugged along with your day. But this year, a scratchy, irritated ...

A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty ...

Whether it's a dull ache when you swallow or a burning pain that won't quit, having a sore throat is never pleasant. But ...

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For a stuffy nose, sore throat, or a persistent cough, many folks' go-to home remedy is a symptom-soothing spoonful of honey. But did you know that giving the natural sweetener a little kick can ...

We’ve all experienced that scratchy, burning sensation in the throat, especially when cold and flu season arrives. When you’re desperately seeking relief, however, your medicine cabinet isn’t the only ...

"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 ...

Discover 10 proven home remedies to treat cold and flu naturally — from honey and ginger tea to steam inhalation and turmeric ...