The signs and symptoms of throat cancer have been explained, with many unaware of its link to oral sex. Actor Michael Douglas went public with his cancer diagnosis back in 2010, but only revealed that ...

Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital are seeing viral upper respiratory infections, flu and RSV.

This guide will help you understand how throat cancer is diagnosed and what your diagnosis means. Learning as much as you can may help you feel ready to talk with doctors about your care. The ...

A dry or raspy throat is common in spring due to pollen, dust and weather changes. Experts explain how seasonal allergies, dry air and post-nasal drip irritate the throat, and share simple remedies to ...

Doctors across multiple countries are flagging a painful new COVID-19 symptom tied to a fast-spreading variant: a sore throat so severe that patients compare it to swallowing razor blades. The symptom ...

Each of us has needed to clear our throat at some time or the other—whether we are making a presentation or feeling a tickle in the back of our throat. While not often serious, repetitive throat ...

A sore throat that comes and goes is a nuisance but usually not a serious cause for concern. Allergies, smoking, infections, and heartburn can all cause an intermittently chronic sore throat. A ...

People with strep throat often start feeling ill 2–5 days after exposure to group A Streptococcus bacteria. Most individuals will start feeling better 1–2 days after starting antibiotics. According to ...

Reconstructive surgery may be needed after a large tumor is removed. Reconstructive surgery helps to rebuild the area and restore how the throat works. Your surgeon will often take tissue and blood ...

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that Fusobacterium necrophorum more often causes severe sore throats in young adults than streptococcus — the cause of the much ...

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 ...