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

Recurrent throat pain without fever may not be an infection. Learn how acid reflux and silent GERD can irritate the throat, ...

That tickle in your throat could be much more than just a minor irritation. It could be the first signs of a streptococcal — or strep throat — infection, and if left unchecked, that little tickle ...

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in “Persuasion,” Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just ...

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

Doctors warn that rising air pollution, changing weather and overlapping viral infections are driving a spike in recurrent ...

Although a painful sore throat could indicate strep throat, you may actually have another condition, like the flu or tonsillitis. Strep throat is an infection caused by the group A Streptococcus ...

A severe sore throat outbreak in 2026 is being linked to adenovirus, a tough virus doctors say spreads easily and lingers ...

Few discomforts disrupt daily life like the constant pain of a sore throat. Every swallow becomes a reminder of inflammation, making eating, drinking, speaking and even sleeping difficult. This ...

Health risks of air pollution: A scratchy, burning or rough sensation is often the first alarm bell. Pollution dries the throat, making swallowing or speaking uncomfortable, especially after long ...