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 ...

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

A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

"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 ...

Coughs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and unfortunately, no magic pill can make them disappear overnight. That’s ...

A scratchy throat can spoil your day, but luckily several sore throat remedies will help soothe the pain. Winter is here and it's that time of year again when coughs and colds are doing the rounds.

People wanting to help alleviate irritating cold and flu symptoms, such as a sore throat, without relying on medicine can ...

The worst part of having a cold, we would argue, isn’t even the fever, cough or stuffy nose. It has to be the scratchy, painful and downright irritating feeling that comes with having a sore throat.

Cough drops are available over the counter, but they can be packed with sugar and contain ingredients with potentially ...

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. Antibiotics, of ...