Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...

When one side of your throat hurts, it's often caused by viruses or bacteria and can be managed at home. If the soreness is accompanied by other symptoms such as a high fever, significant swelling, or ...

Tonsillitis and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms, but they tend to occur at different ages. Tonsillitis is most common in children, and tonsil cancer is most common in older adults. Your ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Ear Nose and Throat specialist Mbira Gikonyo. (Photo: Beverlyne Musili, Standard) The ...

Data captured from pediatric patients revealed a relationship between high burden of common infection episodes in early life and increased risk for moderate to severe infections in later childhood.

Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Dear Reader: Tonsils are ...