symptoms who gets it? causes treatment What is Quinsy? Quinsy occurs when an abscess forms at the top of one of the tonsils An abscess is a collection (or bag) of pus The tonsils are the 2 lumps you can see in your throat when [...]
tonsillitis Quinsy Tonsil stones Enlarged tonsils What are tonsils? The tonsils are two clumps of immune tissue located in the throat. They contain cells that fight infection and help defend the body from germs which enter the mouth and nose. Tonsils vary a lot [...]
causes symptoms treatment What are adenoids? The adenoids are fleshy lumps of immune tissue located in the back of the nose in children. Their job is to fight infection, the same as lymph nodes (glands) elsewhere in the body. Hairs and mucus in the nose [...]
When are antibiotics needed for a sore throat? Sore throat (pharyngitis) is very common. It is usually caused by a viral infection or less commonly, a bacterial infection. In addition, you may have: A hoarse voice A mild cough A high temperature (fever) A headache A feeling of wanting to [...]
