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Tonsillitis in Children

by Mehak Agarwal, posted in All Posts, For Public

Tonsillitis is the infection of tonsils. Tonsils are pads of lymph tissue in the upper part of throat. Tonsillitis is caused by bacteria and viruses. It produces throat pain, difficulty in swallowing, fever, weakness and cough. The treatment consists of appropriate antibiotics (in the case of bacterial tonsillitis), pain killers and supportive measures. Because tonsillitis … Continue reading Tonsillitis in Children

Sore Throat

by Shyam Kalyan N, posted in All Posts, For Public

Sore throat is painful, itchy and burning sensation that occurs in the back of your throat. It is more common in winter and monsoon months. There is usually nothing to worry about a sore throat. It heals within a week normally. The medical term for sore throat is pharyngitis. Most of the cases of sore … Continue reading Sore Throat