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  • What's a Tonsillectomy? for Kids


    Tonsils are those two bumps on each side of the back of your throat.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens


    A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Parents


    Older kids and teens with tonsilitis sometimes develop this painful abscess, a pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth.

  • A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents


    A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.

  • Your Tongue for Kids


    Your tongue: You taste with it, talk with it, and sometimes even stick it out! Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Teens


    Often, tonsils and adenoids are surgically removed at the same time. So, what are adenoids exactly?

  • Strep Test: Rapid for Parents


    A rapid strep test is done to help quickly determine whether a sore throat is caused by a strep infection vs. other germs (usually viruses) that don't require antibiotic treatment.

  • Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Parents


    Adenoids trap germs, so sometimes they swell while fighting an infection. If they get infected, tonsils and adenoids might be removed in a surgery at the same time.

  • X-Ray Exam: Neck for Parents


    A neck X-ray can help doctors diagnose many conditions, including stridor, croup, hoarseness due to swelling in or near the airways, and problems with tonsils and adenoids.

  • A to Z: Retropharyngeal Abscess for Parents


    Retropharyngeal abscess is an area of infected, pus-filled tissue that forms in the deep tissues in the back of the throat.

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