CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The most searched health questions of 2024 were revealed, with "Is bronchitis contagious?" topping the ...

Telemedicine is not reliable for assessing Centor criteria for patients with an acute sore throat, according to study ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

Postnasal Drip: Sinus congestion during winter can lead to mucus dripping down the back of the throat, causing irritation.

With plenty of winter viruses spreading in the Chicago area this holiday season, it can be tricky to tell what illness you ...

Reliability will not be sufficient, thus increasing the risk of over- or undertreatment of a sore throat. Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that ...

December is the start of the "high" season for strep throat, according to the CDC. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatment.

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 ...

But have you ever felt hard lumps in your throat? If so, they could be tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths. These hardened substances are harmless buildups of bacteria and debris that get ...

However, it could easily be linked to another illness such as strep throat or tonsillitis. Phil Day, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, told people to look for four other symptoms ...

This symptom usually goes away as your throat heals. It's caused by: Cauterization or burning of the site where your tonsils were Swelling of your tongue, which can cause food particles to become ...