"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might experience swollen lymph nodes—small, bean-shaped glands throughout your entire body—on your ...

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an indication ...

It may be almost summer, but that won't stop whatever is in the air from bringing on allergy symptoms. But when a questionable symptom comes on — whether it's a sore throat, cough, runny nose or ...

Sore throat is a common COVID-19 symptom, but it can also be from the flu, allergies, or a cold. The best way to determine whether a sore throat is a symptom of COVID-19 is to take a test. Medical ...

Sore throat, painful swallowing, fever, and swollen glands — these are the classic signs of a streptococcal bacterial infection, which before the pandemic, was fairly common. Cases of strep throat ...

That scratchy feeling in your throat might signal more than just seasonal sniffles. As weather patterns shift and pollen counts fluctuate, millions of Americans face the annual guessing game: is this ...

Have a sore throat but aren't sure what's causing it? There are several possibilities that could be behind the symptom, with things like COVID, allergies and strep throat all leading to similar ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Achoo Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. The millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies each year are too familiar with symptoms ...

Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria and is highly contagious. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, swollen tonsils, and fever, usually without a cough. Strep throat should be ...

Hay fever can cause symptoms such as a sore throat, itchy eyes, sneezing, and a blocked nose. People can try to avoid allergens to reduce symptoms. They may also take medications or use home remedies.

You may have cobblestone throat if you have inflamed bumps in the back of your throat, often due to viral infections. Try using home remedies like gargling salt water and using a humidifier to ...