Intubation can be lifesaving, but it does come with the potential to cause complications. A sore throat is one of the most common side effects. Intubation is when an endotracheal tube is inserted into ...

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 ...

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 isn’t exactly the end of the world, but when you have that scratchy, hurts-to-swallow feeling, you’re surely looking for relief beyond an endless stream of cough drops. What other ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

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.

There is a difference, and one that health experts advise patients take seriously as the winter months typically bring more infections that lead to throat pain. "Strep throat is a very common ...

What is a Sore Throat? A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. You may have difficulty swallowing food and liquids, and the pain may get worse when you try to swallow.

Ever felt a sudden tickle in your throat that quickly turns into a burning pain? It worsens when you swallow or at night while trying to sleep. Though it may feel like a typical cold, it isn’t always ...

FITCHBURG (WKOW) -- As cases of group A strep surge in southern Wisconsin, some pharmacies in our area are experiencing a backlog of the common strep treatment drug, Amoxicillin. Pharmacists at ...

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 ...