Most causes of a sore throat and tongue are not serious. They will resolve on their own or can be treated with the help of your healthcare provider. Less often, your symptoms may be signs of a serious ...

A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty ...

Throat cancer is a malignant medical condition which develops in the pharynx and larynx, together with their surrounding tissues. The first signs of throat cancer tend to be mild, and easy to mistake ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an uptick of hand, foot and mouth, viral upper respiratory infections, and strep throat. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are ...

If you’ve noticed more people coughing around you lately, you’re not imagining it. Both COVID and flu are circulating across the UK. According to the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data, ...

The virus spreads rapidly through the air, when sick people cough, sneeze or speak, because their actions release tiny droplets. It also spreads when someone inhales contaminated droplets, or touches ...

It’s been over five years since COVID first emerged, but the virus is still circulating in the UK. As we head into autumn, the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that COVID ...

Complaints of fever, cough, itchy throat, and flu-like symptoms have ignited discussions around the H3N2 flu. According to a recent study conducted by LocalCircles, in the past 10 days, percentage of ...

The monsoon, with its beautiful rains, also tends to bring a wave of seasonal illnesses. This year, the spotlight is on the H3N2 flu, which has been affecting people across states. This strain of ...

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