Ear, Nose, and Throat

Seven health hacks to help ease your sneeze The symptoms of allergies are similar to a those of a cold, and include sneezing, itching and a runny or blocked up nose. 1. Enjoy a cuppa Tea (especially green tea) is great for helping stop allergies. It contains natural antihistamines, which may lessen the symptoms. Green tea is rich in allergy-busting quercetin, and antioxidants that may battle mucus, so popping the...

If you asked the average person on the street if they thought hay fever was more prevalent in the countryside or built-up towns and cities, they would most likely say the countryside. However, research by the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit at Worcester University...

The festive season is a time we usually associate with indulgence and relaxation. It’s when we’ll spend time with family and friends, usually drinking and eating more decadent food than normal. While this is one of the great things about Christmas, it can also be...

Just like the common cold, flu is spread by coughs and sneezes, but it is caused by different viruses and is much more serious – around 600 people die every year from complications, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Take our quiz, answering ‘yes’ or ‘no’...

Often starting with a tell-tale tingling or itching sensation, cold sores are small blisters that usually appear around the mouth or on the lips. They may also develop on other areas of the face, such as the nose. But what causes outbreaks of these painful,...

Find out how to treat a cold with our comprehensive guide to coughs, colds and sneezes. What causes a cold? A group of viruses affecting the respiratory system are responsible for most colds, and the rhinovirus is the most common. You might not always be...

Most of us will have at least one cold every year, but there are ways to cut your risk of colds, coughs and sneezes. We’ve gathered the latest research and expert advice to help protect you from the common cold – and clear it quickly...

Be quick! Vitamin C is an old favourite for tackling winter bugs, as it helps your immune system work properly. But if you’re looking to make the most of any cold-busting benefits, you need to be quick off the mark. Taking a supplement on the...