Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MDMedically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Tonsil stones are small, hard lumps ...

In addition to a sore throat, other symptoms of strep throat may include: Fever Chills Red spots or white patches on the tonsils A throat culture will tell you whether you have the infection.

He appeared to be uncomfortable without respiratory distress. Pharyngeal erythema and swelling of both tonsils without exudate were observed. Range of motion of the jaw was limited by pain.

Cyclic neutropenia is a rare blood disorder that causes changes in the levels of neutrophils in your blood. Neutrophils are white blood cells that your bone marrow produces to protect your body from ...