Chamomile tea might help hydrate you when you have a stuffy nose and cough, but as of 2011, there is no scientific evidence that the herb itself will help ease your symptoms. A stuffy nose and cough can be features of the common cold or other medical problems.

Although fever is common with strep throat, it is not always present. Other common signs and symptoms include throat discomfort, painful swallowing and swollen neck lymph nodes, among others.

Nasal itchiness caused by allergies, irritants or a cold can usually be treated with home remedies and over-the-counter medicines.

Sinusitis involving the sinuses in the cheekbones can cause pain in the upper rear teeth. Treating the sinusitis leads to relief of the related tooth pain.

Dangerous complications of infectious sinusitis are rare but potentially life threatening. Signs and symptoms affect the eyes, facial bones and nervous system.

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on children, but sometimes adults need to have their tonsils removed, too. Infection is the most likely reason your doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy.

A dry throat is a common condition that often occurs during the cooler months of the year. It can occur at any time, however, depending on the cause. Allergies, colds, the flu, sinus congestion, smoking, environmental irritants and other conditions that lead to mouth breathing are common causes.

Beer contains various ingredients that may cause irritation in your throat if you have certain medical conditions. Common conditions that can cause soreness in your throat from drinking beer include sulfite sensitivity, grain allergies and alcohol intolerance.

Ear pain can occur in one or both ears, and can last for a few minutes or a long time, MedlinePlus indicates. An earache might come on suddenly and can be caused by an ear infection or some other problem, such as a reaction to medication.

Sinus pain and postnasal drip are usually symptoms of sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the sinuses with frequent thick nasal secretions that drip back in the throat when the person lies down.

Experiencing a plugged ear after swimming leaves many newbie swimmers wondering exactly what they did wrong in the pool. Plugged or blocked ears occur fairly regularly among swimmers of all skill levels.

Ear wax builds up to a greater degree in some people than in others. This phenomenon is related to the ongoing process of shedding skin cells over the human body.