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 ...

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.

Tonsil infections are a recurrent nightmare of pain for many children, who ultimately may require tonsillectomies. Others are scarcely bothered by them. A study led by scientists from the La Jolla ...

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 ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

(WECT) - 400,000 people have their tonsils removed every year. Many of those people are children who have tonsil infections that won't go away, making it difficult for them to swallow and sleep. When ...

Tonsils serve as sort of a filter in your body. Chances are many of you have had them removed, but two recent studies differ on when and if that’s necessary. Dr. Teresa Chan-Leveno is chief of ...

A large study has found that removal of the tonsils as a child can mean that the individual is more susceptible to chest infections as an adult. The study appeared in the latest issue of the journal ...

A 23-year-old college rower died of an unusual bacterial infection, called Lemierre's syndrome, after thinking it was tonsillitis Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering ...

What to know about Ashley Park's battle with septic shock after tonsillitis. (Getty Images) In an update shared on Instagram over the weekend, Park told fans that she was medically cleared to fly ...

Spare a thought for Aleksandar Pavlovic. The Bayern Munich midfielder, 20, left the German squad this week after suffering another bout of tonsillitis. He has been replaced by Emre Can. “Naturally ...