“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 ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways A sore throat from a viral infection, such as the flu or common cold ...

So, you woke up with a sore throat — is it COVID-19, allergies, a cold or something else entirely? With winter weather on its way, it's virtually impossible not to catch some sort of illness. But when ...

Doctors warn that you should take this seriously.

While cold and flu season is nearing its end for this cycle, COVID-19 is still lurking about and messing with our spring and ...

The common cold is a respiratory illness that can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, although rhinoviruses are the ...

Doctors say they're finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish Covid from allergies or the common cold, even as hospitalizations tick up. The illness' past hallmarks, such as a dry cough or the ...

With cold weather on the horizon, it's essential to understand the symptoms and risks associated with common winter illnesses like colds, flu, strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These ...

There is a difference, and one that health experts advise patients take seriously as the winter months typically bring more infections that lead to throat pain. "Strep throat is a very common ...

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...