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

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

Sometimes people will have triggers that are personal to them, says Adigun. “For example, spicy foods may be a trigger for someone. But more than likely spicy foods may be just for them, whereas we ...

When everyone was wearing masks, washing their hands constantly, avoiding crowds and staying 6 feet apart, strep throat cases were uncommonly low. But then, so were cases of flu, RSV, the common cold ...

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 viral infection. “The top five causes of a sore throat are a virus, a virus, a ...

Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.

How You'll Know: The sore throat is chronic and flares up when you’ve been exposed to allergens. Treatment: A two-stage ...

Sore throat (pharyngitis) and bad breath (halitosis) are two symptoms that can co-occur in many health conditions. Certain infections, such as tonsilitis, as well as sinusitis and acid reflux, can ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. However, around 20% to 30% of patients with nocardiosis have no known pre-existing conditions, so ...