Gargling with salt water is a traditional home remedy that is still a popular choice for managing minor winter ailments.

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 ...

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 ...

Gargling with warm, salty water can be soothing (although this is not recommended for children); drinking enough fluid will ...

It’s that time of year when your throat may start to feel a little itchy, scratchy and gunky. More than five million Americans visit doctors because of sore throats each year, according to the ...

Waking up with a sore throat could be a sign of overnight pollution exposure. Dust, smoke, and poor air quality irritate the ...

Medicines that help with colds can be bought either from a pharmacy or a supermarket. Aches and a high temperature can be eased by taking ibuprofen or paracetamol and decongestant sprays or tablets ...

Discover effective home remedies and preventive measures to combat respiratory issues this winter with our quick guide.

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The number of people in hospital with flu increased at the start of this year with four hospital trusts declaring critical ...

Doctors say the H3N2 subclade K flu variant has different symptoms to typical flu, including prolonged high fevers lasting up ...

A UVA School of Nursing associate professor explains why hydration, balanced nutrition and rest matter more than old remedies ...