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Diagnosis of Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is diagnosed by combining a clinical assessment with targeted testing when needed. The condition involves inflammation of the palatine tonsils, usually from a viral or bacterial infection, and the diagnostic process is designed…
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Treatment for Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is treated with a combination of symptom relief, infection control, and, in selected cases, surgery. The main approaches are supportive care, targeted medication when a bacterial cause is likely or confirmed, and tonsillectomy…
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Symptoms of Tonsillitis
The symptoms of tonsillitis are mainly sore throat, painful swallowing, swollen and red tonsils, fever, and tender neck glands. These symptoms arise because the tonsils, which are lymphoid tissues at the back of the…
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What is Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, the paired lymphoid structures located at the back of the throat on either side of the uvula. In biological terms, it is a local immune and inflammatory reaction…
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FAQ about Pharyngitis
This FAQ article explains pharyngitis, a common condition that affects the pharynx, the part of the throat behind the nose and mouth. It covers what pharyngitis is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed,…
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FAQ about Influenza
This FAQ explains what influenza is, why it happens, how it spreads, and what to expect if you get it. It also covers diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the questions people often ask about recovery…
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FAQ about Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause severe and prolonged coughing. This FAQ article explains what pertussis is, how it spreads, what symptoms it causes, how doctors…