KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A painful sore throat that lingers, making it tough to swallow or even breathe well could be tonsillitis. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital says it’s a common childhood ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on tonsils often indicate bacterial or viral infections like tonsillitis, strep throat, or mono.  A doctor can help diagnose and treat the ...

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 ...

Causes of a sore throat on one side includes the flu, tonsillitis, a canker sore, or a tumor. Look out for other symptoms to help you identify what's causing your sore throat on one side. If you're ...

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 ...

Those mysterious white spots appearing on your tonsils can trigger immediate concern, and rightfully so. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, these patches often signal your body’s battle ...

White spots typically show up on tonsils as the result of a bacterial, viral, or yeast infection. Usually, the best method of treatment is antibiotics to fight the infection. Generally, white spots on ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than a typical cold. While strep throat is most ...

A sore and swollen throat from tonsillitis can make swallowing difficult. Hard, spicy, and acidic foods are just some of the foods you may want to avoid. Tonsillitis can cause a sore throat and ...

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Cobblestone throat causes inflamed bumps in the back of the throat, often due to viral ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow ...