With winter upon us and cold and flu season in full swing, tonsillitis is likely to follow. If you or someone you know has recently battled a sore throat, it’s likely been caused by this common ...

Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria ...

The tonsils are an integral part of the body’s immune function. They are the body’s first defense mechanism against germs and viruses that enter the body through your mouth, per Mayo Clinic.

If you have a tight throat and other symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the lips, throat, or tongue, seek emergency medical care immediately. Though rare, a ...

Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to a new study. Reliability will not be sufficient, thus increasing the risk of over- or under-treatment ...

If your child has swelling and inflammation of the tonsils – the lymphatic tissue that sits on either side of the back of the throat – they might have tonsillitis. Dr. David Sjulin is a staff ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection causing a painful sore throat that worsens when yawning. Postnasal drip occurs when mucus drips into the throat, often worsening throat pain while yawning.

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