KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A painful sore throat that lingers, making it tough to swallow or even breathe well could be tonsillitis. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital says it’s a common childhood ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Ear Nose and Throat specialist Mbira Gikonyo. (Photo: Beverlyne Musili, Standard) The ...

In the early 20th century, nearly every child had their tonsils removed in a surgery called a tonsillectomy. But these days, doctors have now become more selective about removing the two clusters of ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on tonsils often indicate bacterial or viral infections like tonsillitis, strep throat, or mono.  A doctor can help diagnose and treat the ...

Singer/rapper Doja Cat is off of her tour with the weekend after getting surgery on her infected tonsils last week. Doja Cat has been forced to cancel her lucrative tour with The Weeknd, after ...

The "Kiss Me More" singer added that she plans to quit vaping after the scare Doja Cat is on the mend — but must drop out of all of her upcoming shows. The "Say So" singer, 26, announced on Twitter ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Drinking cold or cool liquids can help with a swollen tongue and uvula.Bleeding after a tonsillectomy can happen and may need emergency care if it's ...

Here’s a horror story for anyone who had their tonsils taken out when they were young. A CNN article published this week details a woman whose tonsils grew back decades later—necessitating a second ...