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throat: tonsillectomy: touching tonsil doctor taking notes 1267025988

When Do You Need a Tonsillectomy as an Adult?

By Frank Schwalbe, MD • Updated 5 days ago
Infections: closeup child foot with scab 1431346527

How Long Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Contagious?

By Christine Giordano, MD • Feb 2, 2026
Health: Allergies: woman sore throat 1384634852

Can Allergies Cause A Sore Throat?

By Frank Schwalbe, MD • Feb 2, 2026
Children's Health: boy having throat exam 1482806770

What Is Strep Throat? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Explained

By Frank Schwalbe, MD • Jan 12, 2026
Health: Infections: sick child in bed 828209178

How Long Are You Contagious With Strep Throat?

By Christine Giordano, MD • Dec 10, 2025
infections: father feeding daughter soup 1462713205

8 Natural Remedies for Children (and Adults) With Strep Throat

By Amy Walsh, MD, MDP • Dec 10, 2025
Infections: Strep throat: man rubbing sore throat cup of tea in hand-1333957682

Can Adults Get Strep Throat? Yes, Here’s When to Get Testing and Treatment

By Jennifer Sample, MD • Nov 17, 2025
Health: Throat: throat chest vocal pain woman 1226844731

How to Get Your Voice Back After Laryngitis

By Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP • Nov 12, 2025
Health: Infections: woman asleep humidifier 1246598739

9 Self-Care Remedies to Relieve Strep Throat Pain

By Shiv Sudhakar, MD • Nov 12, 2025
Throat: woman gargle water 1188607084

Does Gargling With Salt Water Really Help a Sore Throat?

By Jessica Cassity • Nov 6, 2025
Cold symptoms: Sore throat: coughing holding cough drops-1286056018

What Causes a Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)? 11 Reasons Your Throat Might Hurt

By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP • Nov 3, 2025
throat: senior man with sore throat 1410734265

How Can You Tell the Difference Between a Viral and Bacterial Sore Throat?

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • Nov 3, 2025
4 Types of Over-the-Counter Medications for a Sore Throat
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Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Aspirin: Which Should You Take for a Sore Throat?

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Health: Covid-19: hot drink for sore throat 1222467863

COVID-19 Can Cause Severe Sore Throat: These 9 Remedies Can Help You Feel Better Fast

By Shiv Sudhakar, MD • Sep 10, 2025
Health: Cold Symptoms: GettyImages 1129763254

Best Over-the-Counter Medications and Remedies for a Sore Throat

By Goldina Erowele, PharmD, MBA • Sep 9, 2025
Diet Nutrition: woman eating soup 1147152535

What to Eat When You’re Recovering From a Tonsillectomy

By Jill L. Jaimes, MD • Aug 1, 2025
Health: Cold symptoms: doctor patient sore throat 1182464930

How to Know When to See a Doctor for a Sore Throat

By Jill L. Jaimes, MD • Jan 10, 2025
Senior-Health: senior men talking on park bench 1289142983

Why Your Voice Changes as You Get Older

By Caroline Amin, MD • Aug 15, 2024
cancer: patient at dentist appointment 2148281260

How to Get Checked for Oral Cancer

By Jessica Migala • May 21, 2024
Throat: vocal cord dysfunction: professor touching vocal cord 1565407722

Why Do I Have a Lump in My Throat?

By Sarah Pozniak, MD • Apr 24, 2024
Patient Experiences: patient stories feel tonsils option 2

Does It Hurt to Have Your Tonsils Taken Out?

By Rebecca Samuelson, MFA • Apr 19, 2024
throat: touching throat 1417897716

5 Home Remedies for Vocal Cord Dysfunction That Can Stop Future Vocal Cord Attacks

By Brian Clista, MD • Dec 8, 2023
Throat: Vocal cord dsinger throat troubles 1184472700

What Causes Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Symptoms, Common Triggers, and More

By Frank Schwalbe, MD • Aug 28, 2023