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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

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

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

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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

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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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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