The new Covid variant, officially known as XFG and dubbed Stratus, has become the dominant strain in England within weeks, ...

A sore throat (pharyngitis) caused by a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu, typically lasts up to a week. Meanwhile, sore throats due to bacterial infections can persist for up to 10 days with ...

In India, laryngeal cancer incidence data from population-based cancer registries and national surveys estimates 2.76 cases per 1,00,000.

A sore throat—also called pharyngitis—is typically caused by inflammation and swelling of throat (pharyngeal) tissues due to a bacterial or viral infection, allergies, or irritants. It may also be ...

How You'll Know: The sore throat is chronic and flares up when you’ve been exposed to allergens. Treatment: A two-stage attack. Start with an antihistamine and a nasal steroid.

Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, it presents with extreme fatigue, fever, swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat lasting for weeks,” explains Dr Misra-Sharp. “Conditions like [this] involve ...

Unlike a simple sore throat, strep throat won’t go away on its own – it requires antibiotics to clear it up and prevent complications such as rheumatic fever, so book an appointment with your GP.