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Adenoids and Tonsils Related Diseases & Conditions

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  • Night Sweats Night sweats are severe hot flashes that occur at night and result in a drenching sweat. In order to distinguish night sweats...learn more »
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    Night Sweats Article
    • Introduction to night sweats
    • What are the causes of night sweats?
    • Menopause
    • Idiopathic hyperhidrosis
    • Infections
    • Cancer
    • Medications
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Hormone Disorders
    • Neurologic conditions
  • Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Most sore throats are caused by viruses or mechanical causes (such as mouth breathing) and can be treated successfully at home....learn more »
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    Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) Article
    • Sore throat facts
    • What causes a sore throat?
    • What are the symptoms of a sore throat?
    • How long should a sore throat last?
    • What are home remedies for a sore throat?
    • What is strep throat and why is it different?
    • When should I seek medical care for a sore throat?
    • What is the treatment for sore throat?
    • What if I have multiple recurrent episodes of strep throat?
    • What can I do if I have a sore throat and am pregnant?
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) may include infection (viral,...learn more »
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    Swollen Lymph Nodes Article
    • What are lymph nodes?
    • Where are the lymph nodes located in the body?
    • What are the causes of swollen lymph nodes?
    • What are the symptoms of swollen lymph nodes?
    • How are swollen lymph nodes diagnosed?
    • How are swollen lymph nodes treated?
    • When should I see the doctor for swollen lymph nodes?
    • What are the common lymph nodes that may get swollen?
    • What are the complications of swollen lymph nodes?
    • Swollen Lymph Nodes At A Glance
  • Strep Throat Strep throat is a sore throat caused by a bacterium called streptococcus (strep) that can be treated through antibiotics. Common...learn more »
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    Strep Throat Article
    • What is strep throat?
    • What causes sore throat?
    • What are tonsils and tonsillitis?
    • What are pharynx and pharyngitis?
    • Viral causes of throat infection
    • Bacterial causes of throat infection
    • How common is strep throat?
    • Is strep throat contagious?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of strep throat?
    • Are strep throat symptoms different in children compared to adults?
    • When should I be concerned about a possible strep throat?
    • How is strep throat diagnosed?
    • Who should be tested for strep throat?
    • How is strep infection treated?
    • How can viral throat infection be treated?
    • Are there any recommended strep throat remedies?
    • When should the tonsils be taken out?
    • Why is it very important to detect and treat a strep throat?
    • What are the potential complications of untreated strep throat infection?
    • Is there a vaccine for strep throat?
    • Can strep throat be prevented?
    • Strep Throat At A Glance
  • Eustachian Tube Problems (Problems Clearing Your Ears) The Eustachian tube is a membrane lined tube that connects the middle ear space to the back of the nose. Problems include partial...learn more »
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    Eustachian Tube Problems (Problems Clearing Your Ears) Article
    • What is the Eustachian tube?
    • What are the functions of the Eustachian tube
    • What can cause Eustachian tube blockage?
    • How do altitude changes or air travel affect Eustachian tube problems?
    • How is Eustachian tube blockage treated?
    • Eustachian Tube Problems At A Glance
  • Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Middle ear infection or inflammation (otitis media) is inflammation fo the middle ear. There are two types of otitis media, acute...learn more »
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    Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Article
    • Otitis media (ear infection or inflammation) facts
    • What is otitis media?
    • What are the symptoms of acute middle ear infection?
    • "Are ear infections contagious?
    • How common is acute otitis media?
    • Why do young children tend to have middle ear infections or inflammation?
    • How does the Eustachian tube change as a child gets older?
    • What microorganisms cause otitis media?
    • What is the relationship between bottlefeeding and middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • What are the risk factors for acute middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • How is otitis media diagnosed?
    • How is acute middle ear infection or inflammation treated?
    • Are there any home remedies for acute ear infection (otitis media)?
    • What causes chronic middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • What happens to the eardrum in chronic middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • What happens to the eardrum if a hole develops in the eardrum?
    • How is chronic middle ear infection or inflammation treated?
    • What are the goals of otitis media surgery?
    • What is serious middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • What limitations are there on a child with middle ear infection or inflammation?
    • Can otitis media (middle ear infection or inflammation) be prevented?
  • Snoring Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. While we are asleep,...learn more »
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    Snoring Article
    • What is snoring?
    • How common is snoring?
    • What are the causes of snoring?
    • Mouth breathing and snoring
    • The soft palate and snoring
    • Narrowed airways and snoring
    • Stage of sleep and snoring