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What's a Tonsillectomy? for Kids
Tonsils are those two bumps on each side of the back of your throat.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Teens
Often, tonsils and adenoids are surgically removed at the same time. So, what are adenoids exactly?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.