Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Mix salt with warm water and gargle to soothe your throat and ...

Have a sore, scratchy or irritated throat? We asked experts to explain what causes the discomfort, plus share their best home remedies for a sore throat to ease pain quickly. Here, find out what ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

With respiratory viruses on the rise across much of the U.S., you may find yourself struggling with a sore throat in the coming days. But it can be a real challenge to figure out what exactly will ...

Cloves, a common spice in most kitchens, have been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including sore throats ...

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 ...

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

The United States may be facing another difficult influenza season, partly due to lagging vaccination rates and a newly mutated strain called sub-clade-K. This variant has already caused early surges ...