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Tonsillitis Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Adenoids and Tonsils (cont.) How is tonsillitis and adenoid infection treated? Bacterial infections of the tonsils and adenoids are treated with various antibiotics. Tonsillitis caused by the streptococcus bacteria can lead to serious complications, and must be treated. Often the diagnosis of strep throat is confirmed by a throat culture or rapid-strep tests in the [...]
Home remedies for tonsillitis
More Tonsillitis Treatments | FAQ’s | 13 Tonsillitis remedies suggested by our users Tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsils, which lie, one on each side of the throat. Chronic tonsillitis is a term applied to cases in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection Tonsillitis symptoms Fever, [...]
Tonsillitis (and Adenoid Infection) Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment on
Tonsillitis and Adenoid Infection Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What are the tonsils and adenoids? What is the purpose of the tonsils and adenoids? What are common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids? How is tonsillitis and adenoid infection treated? When should the tonsils and/or [...]
Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy
Head and Neck Surgery ConsultationsTerence M. Davidson, M.D. Appointments: (619) 543-6631 Consultation for Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy This consultation is part of a series of consultations with Head and Neck Surgery specialists at the University of California, San Diego. The case is a hypothetical patient chosen to represent a composite of the usual and most common [...]
Chronic fetid tonsillitis caused my bad breath -
Wow! It feels good to hear that someone has escaped from this monster called bad breath. Please what symptoms were you having along with the bad breath? I started suffering from bad breath roughly 3 years ago as an adult. I have tried everything within my reach to get rid of it but nothing works. [...]
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What is Tonsillitis? Tonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsillitis usually begins with sudden sore throat [...]
Tonsils and Bad Breath

Infected Tonsils Can Create Halitosis Bad breath is normally related to bad oral hygiene which results to cavities, rotten teeth and most especially to the growth of anaerobic bacteria that produces sulfur compounds which in turn produces the rotten egg smell normally associated with bad breath. But did you know that having an infected tonsil [...]
Bad Breath After Tonsillectomy
The process of tonsillectomy involves the surgical removal of the tonsils. It is generally performed when the patient suffers from severe and recurrent tonsillitis i.e. the inflammation/infection of the tonsils due to viral or bacterial infection. In some cases, tonsillectomy is performed to remove tonsiloliths which is a major factor contributing to bad breath. Most [...]
Bad Breath in Children
Having a bad breath, either naturally or strangely, is a prevalent problem. It does not only affect middle-aged adults and the elderly but also children as well. You may be speculating on the root causes of this problem in children. In fact, it can be a warning sign of an existing medical ailment such as [...]
Bad Breath After Tonsillectomy

What are Tonsils The tonsils are areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of our throat. As with other organs of the lymphatic system, the tonsils act as part of the immune system to help protect against infection. They contain white blood cells and produce antibodies to fight infections that enter the mouth via food [...]