You’re feeling cruddy, and you don’t want other people to share your misery. To avoid spreading a cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, Strep throat or stomach virus, follow these guidelines for healthy adults.
Losing Your Voice? What’s Going On in Your Body
What’s going on in your body when you experience hoarseness or lose your voice? A laryngologist shares top causes and remedies for this common symptom.
What to Do If You Think Your Child Has Flu
Should you call the doctor about your child’s cough, sore throat and vomiting? Much depends on whether they’re at high risk of flu. Follow our experts’ tips for handling your child’s flu-like symptoms.
Flu Symptom Checker: What to Do If You Think It’s Flu
You’ve got a cough and sore throat, and you’re feeling chilled. Is it the flu or a bad cold? Check your symptoms on this infographic, then find out what to do to about them.
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Is It Time to Have Your Child’s Tonsils Removed — Adenoids Too?
Tonsils and adenoids help protect your body from infection, but sometimes they need to go. Get expert advice on the benefits of removing them.
How to Tell If Your Sore Throat Needs a Doctor’s Visit
Sometimes, you can take care of a sore throat at home, but it’s also important to know when you or your child needs to see a doctor. Find out what to watch for.
Should You Breathe Through Your Mouth or Your Nose?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our new series, “The Short Answer.” Pulmonary medicine specialist Jason Turowski, MD, answers this one.
Are Troublesome Tonsil Stones Causing Your Bad Breath?
They may not pose a serious health risk. But these small bits of tissue can cause unpleasant problems. Learn how to prevent tonsil stones and what to do if they become bothersome.
Strep Throat or Sore Throat? Best Ways You Can Tell
Not all sore throats are equal. While allergies or a runny nose are painful, strep throat is a illness that needs a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment.
How to Tell If You Have Strep or Just a Sore Throat
Sore throats can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or even drainage from a runny nose. Learn how you can tell a bad cold from strep throat.