enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Tonsillectomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillectomy

    Tonsillectomy is mainly undertaken for sleep apnea and recurrent or chronic tonsillitis. [1] It is also carried out for peritonsillar abscess, periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis (PFAPA), guttate psoriasis, nasal airway obstruction, tonsil cancer and diphtheria carrier state.

  3. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcal_pharyngitis

    Treatment with antibiotics shortens the duration of the acute illness by about 16 hours. [13] The primary reason for treatment with antibiotics is to reduce the risk of complications such as rheumatic fever and retropharyngeal abscesses. [13] Antibiotics prevent acute rheumatic fever if given within 9 days of the onset of symptoms. [16]

  4. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharyngitis

    Tonsillitis is a subtype of pharyngitis. [14] If the inflammation includes both the tonsils and other parts of the throat, it may be called pharyngotonsillitis or tonsillopharyngitis . [ 15 ] Another subclassification is nasopharyngitis (the common cold).

  5. What are the symptoms of tonsillitis and how is it treated? - AOL

    www.aol.com/symptoms-tonsillitis-treated...

    Throat infection can leave tonsils red and swollen and bring discomfort lasting several days

  6. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10] Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar ...

  7. Upper respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_respiratory_tract...

    Treatment comprises symptomatic support usually via analgesics for headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. [13] Moderate exercise in sedentary subjects with a naturally acquired URTI probably does not alter the overall severity and duration of the illness. [14] No randomized trials have been conducted to ascertain benefits of increasing fluid ...

  8. Sore throat - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sore_throat

    If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16] There are also other medications such as lozenges which can help soothe irritated tissues of the throat. Without active treatment, symptoms usually last two to seven days. [17]

  9. Coblation tonsillectomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coblation_tonsillectomy

    When tonsillitis occurs regularly, meaning about seven times a year then the removal of tonsils is needed, otherwise it can have detrimental effects on the individual's health. Furthermore, tonsil surgery may be required when antibiotic treatment does not help in getting rid of the bacteria, which causes tonsillitis.