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 ...

Various medications and home remedies can help relieve a sore throat. Medications for a sore throat may include pain relief pills, lozenges, sprays, and syrups. Gargles and herbal teas may also help.

Gargling with warm, salty water. This method is recommended by the NHS, which says it not only helps soothe a sore throat but ...

Gargling with warm, salty water. This method is recommended by the NHS, which says it not only helps soothe a sore throat but ...

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.

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 ...

While it is not always possible to prevent a sore throat, good hygiene practices help reduce the risk of spreading it. This ...

Honey may help relieve symptoms of a sore throat. It has multiple therapeutic properties, including as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. Share on Pinterest IvanZivkovic/Getty Images The short ...

Trenace Dorsey-Hollins’ 5-year-old daughter was sick a lot last year. Dorsey-Hollins followed school guidelines and kept her home when she had a cough or a sore throat — or worse — until she was ...

A sore throat can be caused by a variety of things, like a viral infection (such as the common cold), dry air, or even talking too much. While over-the-counter medications can help, many people prefer ...

Hay fever can cause symptoms such as a sore throat, itchy eyes, sneezing, and a blocked nose. People can try to avoid allergens to reduce symptoms. They may also take medications or use home remedies.