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Not getting a good night’s sleep can leave you feeling tired and sluggish the following day – and it’s even worse if you’re already under the weather with a throat infection. Unfortunately, uncomfortable symptoms such as coughs, sore throats and...
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Although antibiotics can be effective in fighting off certain throat infections, they’re not a perfect cure for all maladies. In fact, antibiotics are only effective in conditions caused by a bacterial infection – and in many cases, it’s possible for...
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It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep can be highly restorative, helping you to tackle the new day with fresh enthusiasm and energy[1]. It can be a great way to settle emotional turbulence, too – people often find ‘sleeping...
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Antibiotics are one of the most well known types of medications available, and people often consider them to be a catch-all solution to any kind of illness or infection. However, as with any medication, antibiotics are good for some uses,...
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Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and felt awful the next day? We all know how sleep can make us feel better – whether we want rid of a pesky headache or we’re worrying about an important decision....
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Antibiotic resistance is a medical phenomenon that is becoming more and more common, where certain antibiotics can no longer do the job they’re meant to because the bacterial infections they are supposed to fight have become resistant to them. This...
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Laryngitis occurs when the vocal cords or voice box become irritated or swollen. The main symptoms include a sore throat, a hoarse voice, a cough that won’t go away, and the need to clear your throat often. You could even...
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Paracetamol is a painkiller that’s used to alleviate aches, pains and high temperatures[1]. It’s most commonly used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothaches, sprains and the symptoms associated with colds and flu. It is often recommended...
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Many throat conditions have similar symptoms, and that can make it difficult to tell what is ailing you[1]. This can be frustrating, but it’s worth taking the time to understand whether you have a minor illness, such as a cold...
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Laryngitis refers to when the vocal cords or voice box in the throat become swollen and irritated. It can happen suddenly, getting worse within the first three days before going away by itself in one to two weeks[1]. The symptoms...
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Whether you’re suffering from back ache, a sinus headache or something else, your first thought might be to reach for the paracetamol to help ease your discomfort. But what exactly is this medicine, and how does it know to target...
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Sinus congestion can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. It happens when your sinuses become inflamed, and can cause symptoms including a blocked or stuffy nose and pain and pressure in the areas surrounding your sinuses, including in between your eyes, your...
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A peritonsillar abscess, also known as a quinsy, is a painful bacterial infection that forms at the back of the throat near one of the tonsils[1]. The infection spreads outwards into the area around the tonsil, pushing the tonsil inward...
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A peritonsillar abscess or quinsy is a painful throat condition which can be caused by several throat infections. Although some sore throat treatments will ease discomfort no matter what the condition is, knowing whether or not your throat pain is...
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If you’ve ever wondered why your throat is sore, chances are you’ve come across a long list of potential causes ranging from dry air to tonsillitis to glandular fever. Although it’s less well-known, quinsy is another condition that can cause...
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Decongestants are a popular over the counter remedy for a range of minor illnesses, from the common cold to hay fever to rhinitis[1]. As the name suggests, they are designed to temporarily decongest or unblock a stuffy nose. They can...
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Wondering why you have a sore throat can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know how to treat it. If you have a sore throat paired with heartburn, an unpleasant taste in your mouth or a dry cough, you may...
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Lemon is often one of the first remedies recommended to soothe a sore throat – incorporated into various medicinal products as well as homemade treatments. Whether combined with honey and hot water, or infused into cold water, lemon seems to...
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It can be frustrating not knowing why your throat is sore, especially when not knowing the cause makes it harder to treat. Preventing the sore throat from coming back can also be tricky if you don’t know why it happened...
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Many people are plagued by hay fever across the nation – making the summer months just as sniffly as winter for some. Telling the difference between hay fever and a cold can be tricky, especially if you’ve never had hay...
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It’s a well known fact that fruits in general are good for your health, but they’re not all made equally. Which fruits should be a part of your five a day? To help you, we’ve come up with this list...
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It’s likely that you’ve heard of a thyroid, but you may be unsure what this butterfly-shaped gland does. Located in the neck, the thyroid helps to control and regulate your body’s metabolism using the hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)....
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Viruses, like the common cold, flu, SARS and COVID-19, can spread quickly when allowed to and most commonly display themselves with symptoms such as fevers, headaches, coughs, runny noses and more. But where do they actually come from and why...
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If you’ve started to feel a bit run down and have the beginnings of a cough, sore throat or fever, how do you know whether you’ve caught the common cold or the flu? Despite being caused by different types of...
Not getting a good night’s sleep can leave you feeling tired and sluggish the following day – and it’s even worse if you’re already under the weather with a throat infection. Unfortunately, uncomfortable symptoms such as coughs, sore throats and...
Although antibiotics can be effective in fighting off certain throat infections, they’re not a perfect cure for all maladies. In fact, antibiotics are only effective in conditions caused by a bacterial infection – and in many cases, it’s possible for...
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep can be highly restorative, helping you to tackle the new day with fresh enthusiasm and energy[1]. It can be a great way to settle emotional turbulence, too – people often find ‘sleeping...
-
Antibiotics are one of the most well known types of medications available, and people often consider them to be a catch-all solution to any kind of illness or infection. However, as with any medication, antibiotics are good for some uses,...
-
Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and felt awful the next day? We all know how sleep can make us feel better – whether we want rid of a pesky headache or we’re worrying about an important decision....
-
Antibiotic resistance is a medical phenomenon that is becoming more and more common, where certain antibiotics can no longer do the job they’re meant to because the bacterial infections they are supposed to fight have become resistant to them. This...
Laryngitis occurs when the vocal cords or voice box become irritated or swollen. The main symptoms include a sore throat, a hoarse voice, a cough that won’t go away, and the need to clear your throat often. You could even...
Paracetamol is a painkiller that’s used to alleviate aches, pains and high temperatures[1]. It’s most commonly used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothaches, sprains and the symptoms associated with colds and flu. It is often recommended...
Many throat conditions have similar symptoms, and that can make it difficult to tell what is ailing you[1]. This can be frustrating, but it’s worth taking the time to understand whether you have a minor illness, such as a cold...
Laryngitis refers to when the vocal cords or voice box in the throat become swollen and irritated. It can happen suddenly, getting worse within the first three days before going away by itself in one to two weeks[1]. The symptoms...
Whether you’re suffering from back ache, a sinus headache or something else, your first thought might be to reach for the paracetamol to help ease your discomfort. But what exactly is this medicine, and how does it know to target...
Sinus congestion can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. It happens when your sinuses become inflamed, and can cause symptoms including a blocked or stuffy nose and pain and pressure in the areas surrounding your sinuses, including in between your eyes, your...
A peritonsillar abscess, also known as a quinsy, is a painful bacterial infection that forms at the back of the throat near one of the tonsils[1]. The infection spreads outwards into the area around the tonsil, pushing the tonsil inward...
A peritonsillar abscess or quinsy is a painful throat condition which can be caused by several throat infections. Although some sore throat treatments will ease discomfort no matter what the condition is, knowing whether or not your throat pain is...
If you’ve ever wondered why your throat is sore, chances are you’ve come across a long list of potential causes ranging from dry air to tonsillitis to glandular fever. Although it’s less well-known, quinsy is another condition that can cause...
Decongestants are a popular over the counter remedy for a range of minor illnesses, from the common cold to hay fever to rhinitis[1]. As the name suggests, they are designed to temporarily decongest or unblock a stuffy nose. They can...
Wondering why you have a sore throat can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know how to treat it. If you have a sore throat paired with heartburn, an unpleasant taste in your mouth or a dry cough, you may...
Lemon is often one of the first remedies recommended to soothe a sore throat – incorporated into various medicinal products as well as homemade treatments. Whether combined with honey and hot water, or infused into cold water, lemon seems to...
It can be frustrating not knowing why your throat is sore, especially when not knowing the cause makes it harder to treat. Preventing the sore throat from coming back can also be tricky if you don’t know why it happened...
Many people are plagued by hay fever across the nation – making the summer months just as sniffly as winter for some. Telling the difference between hay fever and a cold can be tricky, especially if you’ve never had hay...
It’s a well known fact that fruits in general are good for your health, but they’re not all made equally. Which fruits should be a part of your five a day? To help you, we’ve come up with this list...
It’s likely that you’ve heard of a thyroid, but you may be unsure what this butterfly-shaped gland does. Located in the neck, the thyroid helps to control and regulate your body’s metabolism using the hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)....
Viruses, like the common cold, flu, SARS and COVID-19, can spread quickly when allowed to and most commonly display themselves with symptoms such as fevers, headaches, coughs, runny noses and more. But where do they actually come from and why...
If you’ve started to feel a bit run down and have the beginnings of a cough, sore throat or fever, how do you know whether you’ve caught the common cold or the flu? Despite being caused by different types of...