A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a ...

A “mystery throat virus” is going around, leaving people down and out for the count — and offering no real treatment.

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 ...

Saltwater rinses may have other benefits. If you’re experiencing thick mucus, congestion or symptoms of allergies, an over-the-counter saline spray or nasal irrigation device can clear out your nasal ...

Sipping a warm tea or broth helps keep the throat moist and loosens up mucous. “Warm temperatures may also reduce coughing by ...

Doctors warn that rising air pollution, changing weather and overlapping viral infections are driving a spike in recurrent throat infections, with patients returning weeks after recovery.

Winter bugs are almost a parenting rite of passage – one minute it’s Christmas lights, the next it’s sniffles and sore ...