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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 ...

During cold and flu season, it can be difficult to figure out what’s wrong if you start to feel sick. There’s a lot of overlap among the warning signs of illnesses that spike during fall, winter, and ...

A tickle in your throat may not sound like a big deal, but it can be annoying and lead to difficulty talking or swallowing. When inflammation and pain are involved, an itchy throat may be a sign that ...

“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 ...

"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 ...

A sore throat may feel scratchy or dry, and it can make swallowing painful. Sore throats are usually due to infections, allergies, or irritants. Typically, a sore throat may last for up to a week.