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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for Tonsillitis
  1. Tonsillitis 
    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. ... body. A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause. The infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peritonsillar abscess 
    Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis . It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Peritonsillar abscess most often occurs in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000986.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Strep throat 
    Strep throat is a disease that causes a sore throat (pharyngitis). It is an infection with a bacteria called group A streptococcus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000639.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tonsillectomy 
    Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils. The tonsils are glands at the back of your throat. The tonsils are often removed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tonsillectomy - series (image) 
    Tonsillectomy is advisable when tonsillitis attacks are so frequent or severe that they affect a child's general health or interfere with school, hearing, or breathing. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100122_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Adenoid removal - series (image) 
    ... the child has chronic or repeated bouts of tonsillitis. The adenoids normally shrink as the child reaches ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100076_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mononucleosis - view of the throat (image) 
    ... with a whitish material. Mononucleosis and severe streptococcal tonsillitis appear quite similar. Unless there are other findings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Adenoid removal 
    ... may also be recommended if your child has tonsillitis that keeps coming back. The adenoids normally shrink ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Drooling 
    ... including: Mononucleosis Peritonsillar abscess Strep throat Sinus infections Tonsillitis Other conditions that can cause too much saliva ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003048.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Stridor 
    ... face Swollen tonsils or adenoids (such as with tonsillitis ) Vocal cord cancer
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003074.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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