What's a Peritonsillar Abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. The abscess can be very painful and can make it hard to ...

What's a Peritonsillar Abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. The abscess can be very painful and make it hard to open ...

To answer this question, one must understand the indications for tonsillectomy and risks associated with surgery. There are several indicators for tonsillectomy. Perhaps the most well-known reason is ...

Share on Pinterest As the Nimbus variant increases in the U.S., many are reporting an unusually intense sore throat, described as feeling like swallowing razor blades. Ozgur Cankaya/Getty Images The ...

The Nimbus variant of COVID-19 is on the rise, as many have reported a painful symptom they’re calling “razor blade throat.” If you have a severe sore throat, it’s important to get tested to rule out ...

IN a large-scale Swedish study of peritonsillar abscess (PTA), researchers found that the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum was not only the most commonly identified pathogen but also the only one ...

The family of a Houston man said they are still searching for answers after the 29-year-old suddenly died last month in a Louisiana hospital while awaiting his Harris County trial. Erik Carlson, 29, ...

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In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...