Most sore throats are caused by viral infections like the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19. Antibiotics won’t help these infections, but they tend to go away on their own in about a week.

Understanding the differences between colds, flu, and RSV can help in identifying the illness you're dealing with, the ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

A new COVID variant called NB.1.8.1, aka Nimbus, is spreading in the U.S. and causing an incredibly painful sore throat, ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more ...

Most colds are harmless yet it is important to be an active advocate for your own health Read ahead to know when your cold ...

Most people do not know the difference between a cold and a flu, and with all this jargon of Swine Flu/Covid/Virus, we are ...

You might experience a variety of allergy symptoms this summer, from a sore throat, congestion and water eyes. Here's what to know.

There are no other symptoms outlined that are specific to NB.1.8.1 by the CDC. Symptoms listed by the health agency still include sore throat, cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty ...

UPMC Children’s Community pediatrics is seeing strep throat and viral upper respiratory infections this week. WellSpan ...

Scarlet fever, predominantly affecting young children, may initially resemble a common cold until distinctive symptoms such as strawberry tongue and a bumpy rash emerge. The infection, while treatable ...