Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Postnasal drip can be caused by allergies, infections, irritants, ...

Are you having difficulty swallowing? Is your throat swollen or scratchy? If so, you probably have a sore throat. After all, millions of individuals get this condition each year, and now that we're in ...

Not only is it uncomfortable, it's disconcerting when you develop a scratchy throat that has kind of a burning feeling to it. Usually, a burning throat isn't a sign of a serious illness, but it's ...

Why do so many people seem to complain of dry skin and dry, scratchy throats during cold weather. That question comes from Jackie in Moline. The main cause of these ailments is the lack of moisture ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM)– Spring means more people will be outside to enjoy the warm weather and ample sunshine. But spring means one other thing: allergies. From tree pollen to mold, most people despise ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Do you have a scratchy throat that you can’t get rid of? Turns out, you’re not alone! “Most people like you think, ‘Oh my goodness, I’m not sick, but I sound sick,’” Nurse ...

Causes of a tickle in the throat can include viral infections, allergies, acid reflux, or environmental exposures like smoke. For some itchy throats, such as vocal strain, over-the-counter products ...

Sore throat appears to be a common, early symptom of an Omicron infection. Patients in South Africa, the UK, and the US reported scratchy throats prior to other symptoms. Omicron could infect the ...

Waking with a dry, scratchy throat might signal poor air quality, not just dehydration. Tiny airborne pollutants, both indoors and outdoors, irritate airways, disrupt moisture balance, and weaken ...

Health risks of air pollution: A scratchy, burning or rough sensation is often the first alarm bell. Pollution dries the throat, making swallowing or speaking uncomfortable, especially after long ...

Strep throat is a sore throat caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus. The bacteria spread when a person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Symptoms can include pain, ...