Allergy season starts in March in many parts of the United States. When the weather warms, trees bud and release pollen that can trigger congestion, a sore throat or itchy eyes for millions of ...

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Cold sores ( also known as fever blisters) usually form on or around the lips and are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). They often clear within about 10 days. Treat cold sores early when ...

Herpangina is a viral infection that usually affects children. It's caused by the coxsackie virus and sometimes by other types of viruses. The symptoms are fever, sore throat, and small painful ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...