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Gargling saltwater can loosen up mucus. It’s also helpful for soothing a sore throat. To make a saltwater gargle, dissolve ½-teaspoon of salt into 8 ounces of warm water. Gargle for as long as ...

Chronic pharyngitis is a sore throat that lasts several weeks or longer (sometimes 12 weeks or more) or is a sore throat that comes and goes. Pharyngitis is also known as chronic sore throat or ...

Strep throat symptoms include a sore throat and a fever, throat swelling, a swollen uvula, swollen tonsils, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Healthcare providers use several tests to diagnose ...

They issued the health alert as the recent icy weather took its toll, bringing down 15 per cent of the population with sniffles and sore throats. The outbreak is expected to become even worse ...