Reports say the new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, can cause an intense, scratchy sore throat. But is 'razor blade throat' really a thing? Experts weigh in.

WHEN five-year-old Lila Marsland started complaining of neck pain, a headache and vomiting, mum Rachael Mincherton took her to hospital. After being diagnosed with tonsillitis, the ...

Vital clinical information’ could risk ‘being lost’ in a complicated ‘mixture of various analogue and digital systems’ in use ...

Today (May 27), a jury inquest at Stockport coroners court was told they said she had tonsillitis and prescribed her antibiotics and a throat spray.

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils — two oval-shaped tissue masses at the back of your throat that help protect you against invading viruses and bacteria.

A throat culture takes a few days for results but is more reliable and can detect multiple types of bacteria. If these tests are negative, you have viral tonsillitis. Treatment ...

8. Peritonsillar Abscess A peritonsillar abscess is a fluid-filled pocket that occurs in the back of the throat and can be a serious medical issue. This abscess is typically a complication of ...

What is Tonsillitis in Children? According to Kids Health , tonsils are lumps of tissue on either side of the back of the throat that help the immune system protect the body from infection. Inflamed ...

Tonsillitis can turn a simple sore throat into a frustrating experience, especially during the chilly winter months. This condition, which causes inflammation of the tonsils, often flares up more ...

Woldan-Gradalska, P., et al. (2024). Inter-rater reliability of Centor score assessments between telemedicine and in-person examinations in patients with an acute sore throat. Infectious Diseases ...