When the roof of your mouth hurts, it’s easy to assume you might have scraped or burned it while eating. But it turns out there are other culprits unrelated to a minor oral injury. Whatever the cause, ...

A bump or sore on the roof of the mouth can result from a burn or injury. It may also be a canker sore or cyst, or it may be a sign of an infection, such as candidiasis or hand, foot, and mouth ...

Doughnut lesions, or tiny red spots with a lighter center, on the roof of the mouth can be a telltale sign of strep throat. You'll likely have a few other symptoms, including a fever, painful ...

Ongoing sinus problems shouldn’t be dismissed as “just allergies” for people who live in Southern California. The region has ...

I have suffered with sinus headaches and sinus-related problems for years. The pressure when I do get one of these headaches ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Winter is the season of sore throats, cold, flu and sometimes sinus infections. Adults average 2 to 3 colds per year, and children have many more. So how do you distinguish ...

Sinuses are a grouping of interconnected air pockets within the bones of your skull, but experts aren’t really sure what their true purpose is. Some speculate they are there to provide a cushion, ...

Dry sinuses occur when the mucous membranes in your sinuses lack proper moisture. This can lead to dry nasal passages, discomfort, nosebleeds, and similar unpleasant symptoms. In severe cases, ...