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November 6, 2025/Ear, Nose & Throat

Sore Throat? Try Some Honey

Honey can help make a sore throat more bearable by tamping down inflammation and coating your throat

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November 5, 2025/Primary Care

Can Honey Really Help a Cough?

Honey can help relieve a cough by lowering inflammation in your airways and loosening up mucus

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Strep Throat or Just a Sore Throat? Here’s How To Tell the Difference

If you have other cold and flu symptoms, it’s probably not strep

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October 16, 2025/Primary Care

Dry vs. Wet Coughs: What They’re Telling You

Dry coughs mean irritation, while wet coughs mean mucus

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8 Home Remedies for a Cold

You can’t cure a cold, but these simple home remedies can help you feel better faster

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12 Foods That Help Boost Your Immune System

Options like fatty fish, citrus fruits and sunflower seeds can help keep you well and heal faster

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How To Prepare for Flu Season

From washing your hands and disinfecting surfaces to boosting your immune health, there are many ways to reduce your flu risk

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Can Zinc or Vitamin C Help You Fight Off a Cold?

Don’t expect miracles out of ‘immune-boosting’ supplements when you’re sick

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How Masks Work: What You Should Know About Them

Masking can help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in certain situations

Man with hand on chest, wheezing
September 18, 2025/Lung

Fast Action: How To Quickly Stop Wheezing

Simple at-home solutions, like doing pursed lip breathing and drinking a warm beverage, can often bring immediate relief

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