Your tonsils (you know, those two blobs of tissue at the back of your throat) are there for you through every cough, sneeze, and sniffle, battening down the hatches every time an infection tries to ...

If you have tonsillitis, seek urgent medical care if symptoms last longer than 4 days, or if you’re having trouble breathing, eating, drinking, or opening your mouth. Tonsillitis is an infection that ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A painful sore throat that lingers, making it tough to swallow or even breathe well could be tonsillitis. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital says it’s a common childhood ...

Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria and is highly contagious. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, swollen tonsils, and fever, usually without a cough. Strep throat should be ...

Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause significant discomfort, and catching it early helps prevent complications. Dr. Stanley Enebeli, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s ...

Causes of a sore throat on one side includes the flu, tonsillitis, a canker sore, or a tumor. Look out for other symptoms to help you identify what's causing your sore throat on one side. If you're ...

JUBA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The 13th batch of the Chinese medical team in South Sudan on Wednesday conducted a day-long lecture for medical students at Upper Nile University, focusing on the treatment ...

Those mysterious white spots appearing on your tonsils can trigger immediate concern, and rightfully so. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, these patches often signal your body’s battle ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on tonsils often indicate bacterial or viral infections like tonsillitis, strep throat, or mono.  A doctor can help diagnose and treat the ...

White spots typically show up on tonsils as the result of a bacterial, viral, or yeast infection. Usually, the best method of treatment is antibiotics to fight the infection. Generally, white spots on ...