Pharyngitis refers to the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It typically presents as a sore, scratchy, or burning sensation in the throat, often making swallowing or speaking ...

A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Find out what you can do to get relief.

NB.1.8.1 is one of the latest variants of COVID-19, a "slightly upgraded version" of the LP.8.1 variant that is prominent ...

NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats, earning it a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.

Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as ...

This Is the Most Common (and Painful) COVID Symptom Doctors Are Seeing Right Now first appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 14, 2025, where it first ...

Nola has been one of the most durable pitchers since his 2015 debut. Aside from a 10-day stint on the COVID injury list in 2021, Nola hadn't missed a start since 2017 before this current absence.

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You may need to visit an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. The ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected, and changes in one area can affect the others.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer By now, you may have seen headlines linking an alarming new COVID symptom dubbed “razor blade throat” to NB.1.8.1, the variant currently surging in the United States. The ...

Italy finished on equal points with Spain in the group stage. They beat Romania and hosts Slovakia 1-0 before a respectable ...