Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while ...

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 ...

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

Preventing these complications is why we treat all cases of strep throat with antibiotics. When does a sore throat need medical attention? A sore throat caused by a virus usually occurs in ...

All of these viral illnesses can cause a sore throat. While there haven't been any outbreaks related to strep throat during the 2024 respiratory season reported to the Springfield-Greene County ...

“It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics to prevent complications like rheumatic fever,” he said. “This means a GP consultation is ...

His advice comes as the NHS has warned of the potential for a “quademic” in the UK, with rising cases of flu, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Covid expected to hit the UK.

"It's important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics to prevent complications like rheumatic fever," he said. "This means a GP consultation is necessary ...