You have a really sore throat and there are varying sizes of white spots that you can see when you look down your throat in the mirror… what does it mean? Do you have Strep – or something even more serious? Before you run to the doctor to see if you have Strep Throat, think about whether you are having other symptoms as well. Are you having symptoms of Strep which include fever, stomach pain, red and swollen tonsils, and a lot of difficulty swallowing? Have you lost your appetite, do you have a general feeling of malaise and have you tried lozenges only to find they aren’t working? If your sore throat is not quite that serious, my may not have Strep. Read more »

You, or someone you know has a sore throat and you want to know if it is that nasty strep throat again. It is important to pay attention to the range of symptoms that are being experienced. If it is a cold, it will normally go away after just a day or two. This type of cold might also give you a runny nose, some nasal congestion, some hoarseness when speaking, sometimes reddened eyes, and even some ‘chesty’ congestion. Read more »

A sore throat and headache are common symptoms of a variety of ailments, ranging from innocuous to serious. The severity of the disease can be determined by the duration of time suffered and the other manifestations of the sickness. Luckily, most people will recover from swollen glands and a tender head on their own, with nothing more than a cup of warm tea and a soft place to lay his or her head. Read more »

The irritating pain associated with a sore throat is bad regardless of how long it lasts. When the condition lingers, bad is not a strong enough adjective to describe the agony. Read more »

It is that time of year again – time for immune systems to plummet and sore throat yeast infections to attack! The first step in preventing wintery sore throats and infections is to recognize the signs of one. Knowledge is always the first line of attack. Read more »

Have you ever felt that pain in your throat that is such a source of discomfort and may then lead to fever, colds and coughs? If you have, then you at least know that this is what we call a sore throat. Read more »

Have you been dealing with chronic sore throat and cough? Would you like to remedy it as soon as possible? If so, find out how you can use licorice herb and Yogi Tea to do exactly that. Read more »

An irritated throat can cause terrible pain and be difficult to deal with. However, there are ways to avoid suffering with this condition. There are many herbal remedies that can be used to relieve the pain. These herbal treatments include burnet-saxifrage, garlic, ginger, marshmallow and slippery elm. Read more »

Take a survey of the worst symptoms associated with the common cold and a scratchy throat is probably going to rank high on the list. Runny nose, sneezing and coughing are no picnic, but the throat condition is both irritating and painful. Read more »

Sore throats (pharyngitis) can be debilitating and uncomfortable, but fortunately, traditional home treatment mixed with a dose of modern technology can work wonders. Here are a few relief options that can help ease the discomfort of pharyngitis. Read more »