I t’s that time of year again – no, not the countdown to Christmas, but the season of sore throats. The symptoms are all too ...

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Kyle Jones, 31, says having his voicebox removed saved his life after being diagnosed with throat cancer early because he ...

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A wide array of conditions can cause your throat to randomly start hurting, from infections to allergies to acid reflux and, rarely, tumors. Pain is just one symptom of what's typically known as a ...

Tonsil stones give off an unpleasant smell due to the sulfur compounds emitted by the bacteria living on them, explains ...

He explains that someone experiencing strep throat usually has a fever and throat pain, or a "scratchy" discomfort that is exacerbated when talking or swallowing. Beyond the pain and discomfort ...

Dr. Nasseri also says licorice has natural antiviral and antimicrobial properties, which could help with throat pain. "It soothes and coats a sore throat and can help to improve the symptoms of ...

For DIY throat pain relief, mix ¼ teaspoon of table salt in 8 ounces of warm water, advises the Mayo Clinic. Take a big sip, tilt your head back, and gargle like you would with mouthwash (just be ...

Sometimes, a viral infection can have baffling side effects and trigger conditions that aren’t easy to detect. It is important for us to watch tell-tale signs if any and not ignore them. Or the ...

Like Chinese medicine, mainstream medicine also suggests resting, staying hydrated, drinking tea, and gargling salt water.

Most people with early throat cancer don't have any symptoms. If you do, you may see a lump or mass on one side. Usually, it won't hurt, but sometimes you may have some pain in the back of your ...