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  2. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar abscess (quinsy). [1] [3] Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection and about 5% to 40% of cases are caused by a bacterial infection.

  3. Is tonsillitis contagious? Here’s what you need to know about ...

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    Whether tonsillitis goes away by itself depends on whether the infection is viral or bacterial. “Viral tonsillitis typically goes away on its own in about one week,” Clark says.

  4. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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    There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] 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 ...

  5. Respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Typical infections of the upper respiratory tract include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, certain influenza types, and the common cold. [3] Symptoms of URIs can include cough , sore throat , runny nose , nasal congestion , headache , low-grade fever , facial pressure, and sneezing .

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

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  7. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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    Treatment can also be given while a patient is under anesthesia, but this is usually reserved for children or anxious patients. Tonsillectomy can be indicated if a patient has recurring peritonsillar abscesses or a history of tonsillitis. For patients with their first peritonsillar abscess most ENT-surgeons prefer to "wait and observe" before ...

  8. Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

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    It results in over 2.2 million outpatient medical visits, 465,000 emergency department visits and 109,000 hospitalizations. Also sometimes called the Norwalk virus or winter vomiting bug ...

  9. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice. [1] [6] Symptoms usually last 3–5 days, but can be longer depending on cause. [2] [3] Complications can include sinusitis and acute otitis media. [2] Pharyngitis is a type of upper respiratory tract infection. [7]