Q&A: UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING SORE THROATS . Dear Dr. Klaper: I have recently become a lacto-vegetarian, and I keep experiencing one sore throat episode after another.

A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. You may have difficulty swallowing food and liquids, and increased pain when you swallow.

Although acute inflammation is usually beneficial, it often causes unpleasant sensations, such as the pain of a sore throat or the itching of an insect bite.

Inflammation is the body’s response to injury. It works to heal wounds, but it can also play a role in some chronic diseases.

Find out all about inflammation, from the common causes to the symptoms and treatment options. Our article also features a comparison between acute and chronic

Inflammation, a process meant to heal, can often become a danger; chronic inflammation causes heart attacks, stroke – and even cancer. How can you prevent this

The uvula may swell for a number of reasons and this is usually associated with inflammation of the neighboring mouth and throat structures. Presentation of a Swollen

How to Get Rid of Your Anxiety Lump in Throat. You’re probably familiar with some of “typical” symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety can make you feel tense, cause nausea

WebMD explains what inflammation is and how it affects your body.

How to Heal Mouth Inflammation. There are many different causes of inflamed tissue in the mouth, which range from injuries to cold sores to gingivitis. However, there