Does your child have strep throat, or is it just a common cold? It's challenging but important for parents to understand the differences in throat infections in kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, ...

Every year, tens of millions of Americans pay a visit to their primary care doctor hoping to get relief from unpleasant symptoms associated with an illness or infection. Some such symptoms include a ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection, while the common cold is a viral infection. You will need antibiotics to treat strep throat, but colds usually go away on their own. Both infections are spread ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'How Long Before Strep Antibiotics Work?' Dec. 29, 2008 -- Question: If I'm taking antibiotics for strep throat, how soon should I expect to feel better? Answer: ...

Ever felt a sudden tickle in your throat that quickly turns into a burning pain? It worsens when you swallow or at night while trying to sleep. Though it may feel like a typical cold, it isn’t always ...