In the early days of the pandemic, public health officials scrambled to get a read on the new viral outbreak. The CDC covered all its bases, recommending specimens be sent to them in three ways for ...

Most people naturally breathe through their noses almost all the time. Humans evolved this way as a survival technique — it allows us to keep breathing as we eat with our mouths, reducing the risk of ...

Can something as simple as taping your mouth at night provide benefits for sleep apnea, snoring, and bad breath? Read on to learn why it’s not a proven treatment and could be dangerous to your health.

The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) are connected sensory organs that form part of the face and neck. Some ENT problems are straightforward, while others can be more complex and involve multiple body ...

The first challenge with rapid at-home self tests for COVID-19 is getting one. But once you have a test, there are now growing questions about what body part you should swab to get the most accurate ...

Neck and throat surgeries can treat a wide range of medical conditions, from relatively chronic tonsillitis to more serious illnesses. The risks and recovery times associated with surgery vary ...

You can examine tonsils yourself to check for an infection. Healthy tonsils are pink and don’t stick out far from the sides of your throat. Infected tonsils are typically red and swollen. Tonsils are ...

Breathing through your nose has many benefits, including increasing your oxygen intake and reducing your exposure to foreign substances, among others. Breathing through your mouth may contribute to ...