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 ...

Mix salt with warm water and gargle to soothe your throat and reduce bacteria. Drink lots of liquids and try sucking on ice pops to stay hydrated and numb throat pain. Honey can coat your throat and ...

Truly, the only time a sore throat is maybe appreciated is the day after a concert where you spent the majority of the night belting out your favorite songs. Other than that, it’s annoying at best and ...

Are you having difficulty swallowing? Is your throat swollen or scratchy? If so, you probably have a sore throat. After all, millions of individuals get this condition each year, and now that we're in ...

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 ...

Few discomforts disrupt daily life like the constant pain of a sore throat. Every swallow becomes a reminder of inflammation, making eating, drinking, speaking and even sleeping difficult. This ...

Dry, itchy, or scratchy throat? Throat specialist Breanne Schiffer, MD, explains what these symptoms might mean and offers simple yet effective strategies for relief. From staying hydrated to using ...

We’ve all experienced that scratchy, burning sensation in the throat, especially when cold and flu season arrives. When you’re desperately seeking relief, however, your medicine cabinet isn’t the only ...

Relief is no farther than your kitchen cabinets. Dec. 10, 2011— -- Dry air, colds, flu, screaming about the lousy weather -- all of it can all give you a scratchy throat this time of year. But ...