Sore throats can have a variety of causes. Viruses, bacteria, allergens, environmental irritants (such as cigarette smoke), chronic postnasal drip and fungi can all cause that unpleasant, scratchy and ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu, strep throat, a stomach bug and seasonal allergies. “We are seeing a significant decline in all of the viruses that have been ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

This news might be hard to swallow. Cases of Streptococcal A, better known as Strep A, are skyrocketing across Japan, according to the Japan Times. Last year there were 941 confirmed cases of ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing throat pain that is not positive for strep, seasonal allergies, rashes and insect bites. This week, the providers at UPMC Children ...

Strep throat is a common childhood illness, but in a few children this bacteria infection can lead to alarming, lasting changes in behaviour.

These elements “get lodged in the crypts, which are small ‘pockets’ in the tonsils.” Dr. O’Leary says tonsil stones are ...

The article Brookline Teen Raising Money For Rare Illness appeared first on Brookline Patch. Rujm el-Hiri, dubbed the ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove report strep throat and viral illness this week. This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health are seeing a lot of colds, allergies, bug ...