Postnasal Drip: 6 Home Remedies and Tips to Prevent It
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Postnasal drip is a pretty common issue that occurs when the mucosal membrane in the nose produces excessive mucus. It...
Read moreCauses, Symptoms, and Treatment for Postnasal Drip
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
There are glands in the lining of your various tracts and organs that produce mucus. The same is true for...
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Pain While Swallowing
By Nastassja Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Much like breathing, the act of swallowing is so basic yet necessary that we do it without even realizing it....
Read moreMononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms, and 7 Home Remedies
By Nastassja Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Mononucleosis, commonly known as the kissing disease, mono, or glandular fever, is a relatively harmless and common infectious disease. Although...
Read moreWhat Causes Strep Throat and When to See a Doctor
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as “strep throat,” is a mild but contagious bacterial infection that affects the larynx, tonsils, and/or pharynx...
Read moreSore Throat: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Sore throat, or pharyngitis, is characterized by pain and discomfort in the throat. It is generally a mild problem that...
Read moreHow to Manage Pharyngitis at Home
By Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS
The pharynx is part of the upper aerodigestive tract or system, closely connected to the airway. Pharyngitis refers to inflammation...
Read moreTonsillitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Complications
By Steven Kmucha, MD
The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped structures located at the side of the throat near the back of the tongue,...
Read moreWhite Spots in the Throat: Causes, Treatment, and Self-Care
By Candy Sebold, DDS
White spots at the back of the throat or on the tonsils can be a symptom of a variety of...
Read moreHome Remedies for Sore Throat and Self-Care Tips
By Steven Kmucha, MD
A sore throat is not a medical condition in itself, but a symptom of some other problem such as bacterial...
Read moreStrep Throat Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus (strep bacteria) and is characterized by a sore throat, headache, fever,...
Read moreWhat Are Tonsil Stones and How to Get Rid of Them, Explained by an ENT
By Michael Dilkes, MBBS, MS, FRCS
Tonsil stones are smelly white or yellow lumps of variable size that form inside the tonsils. They are usually small...
Read moreHow to Treat and Prevent Laryngitis, Explained by an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
Laryngitis refers to a medical problem characterized by inflammation in the larynx. It is usually caused by a viral infection...
Read moreTonsillitis: Home Remedies and Self-Care
By Steven Kmucha, MD
Tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes present on either side at the back of the throat. They help prevent...
Read moreTonsillitis Treatment Explained by an ENT
By Supriya Mathur, MD
The tonsils refer to the two lymph nodes at the back of your throat. Due to various reasons, the tonsils...
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