Whether it's a dull ache when you swallow or a burning pain that won't quit, having a sore throat is never pleasant. But ...

Gargling with warm, salty water. This method is recommended by the NHS, which says it not only helps soothe a sore throat but ...

Sore throats can be a real pain in the neck. According to the National Institutes of Health, viral infections cause most sore throats, usually triggered by the common cold or flu. Other WRAL Top ...

The worst part of having a cold, we would argue, isn’t even the fever, cough or stuffy nose. It has to be the scratchy, painful and downright irritating feeling that comes with having a sore throat.

While it is not always possible to prevent a sore throat, good hygiene practices help reduce the risk of spreading it. This ...

I recently had the worst sore throat I think I've ever had in my life. However, 400mg of ibuprofen every four or so hours worked surprisingly well at containing the agony. My remedies for relieving a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — Sore throats can be a real pain in ...