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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Ways to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong

    March 1, 2017

    Your voice is your way of communicating with the world — so it's important to take care of it. Try these vocal health tips to keep your voice strong. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: ear nose and throat, sore throat, UPMC Voice Center, Voice Health

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Sore Throat? Is It a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?

    October 18, 2016

    A sore throat can be a sign of a cold, strep throat, or tonsillitis. Check your symptoms to find out what treatment is best. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: back to school, common cold, common illnesses, flu symptoms, scratchy throat, sore throat, strep throat

    Is it a sore throat, strep throat, or something else?
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Tonsil Stones (Tonsillotliths): Causes, Symptoms, Removal

    July 15, 2015

    A tonsil stone (tonsillolith) is a buildup of bacteria and debris that is caught in the tonsils. Here's what to do about them. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bad breath, sore throat, stones in throat, throat stones, tonsil stone, tonsilitis, tonsillectomy, tonsillolith

    symptoms and treatment of tonsil stones
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    Infographic: What Does Your Tongue Say About Your Health?

    June 1, 2015

    Take a look in the mirror - the color and texture of your tongue can tell a lot about your overall wellbeing. Get the facts on tongue health. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: black tongue, diabetes, fever, folic acid, infographic, iron, overall health, red tongue, sore throat, strep throat, tongue, tongue health, white spotted tongue

    tongue health
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    Home Remedies for Sore Throats

    December 7, 2014

    Need to know how to get rid of a sore throat? Soothe a scratchy throat with home remedies like salt water gargle, tea, apple cider & more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Medical Association, antibiotics, cayenne pepper, chicken noodle soup, chicken soup, fever, gargle, herbal tea, home remedies, honey, medicine, natural remedies, Popsicle, saltwater gargle, sore throat, sore throats, swallow, swallowing

    sore throat relief head kitchen
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    How to Find Relief from Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

    April 29, 2014

    More than 19 million U.S. adults and more than 5 million children experience seasonal allergies each year. Find out how you can get relief. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: allergic rhinitis, allergies, hay fever, runny nose, seasonal allergies, seasonal allergy, sore throat, spring allergy symptoms, UPMC Urgent Care Center

    how to get relief from seasonal allergy symptoms

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