The 5 home remedies for a sore throat backed by science - More than five million Americans visit doctors for help with sore ...

Saltwater rinses may have other benefits. If you’re experiencing thick mucus, congestion or symptoms of allergies, an over-the-counter saline spray or nasal irrigation device can clear out your nasal ...

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.

How You'll Know: The sore throat comes with other symptoms you’d expect from those viruses.

Coughs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and unfortunately, no magic pill can make them disappear overnight. That’s ...

A scratchy throat can spoil your day, but luckily several sore throat remedies will help soothe the pain. Winter is here and it's that time of year again when coughs and colds are doing the rounds.

A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

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 ...

Reduce the swelling and pain from a sore throat by gargling with warm saltwater. Also, drink plenty of water to lubricate your throat and prevent it from getting dry and irritated. Chamomile tea with ...

I recently had the worst sore throat I think I've ever had in my life. However, 400mg of ibuprofen every four or so hours worked surprisingly well at containing the agony. My remedies for relieving a ...

With respiratory viruses on the rise across much of the U.S., you may find yourself struggling with a sore throat in the coming days. But it can be a real challenge to figure out what exactly will ...