Tonsil Stone Cryptolysis

If you like this article, please comment below! What are tonsils stones? In a nutshell, they are small, foul-smelling pebbles that are produced and eventually pop out of the tonsils. They taste bad and smell even worse. Consider them kind of like acne of the tonsils. They occur at any age and can spontaneously come and go. (Read...

Causes of the Mystery Ear Pain (Otalgia)

If you like this article, please comment below! There are many possible causes of pain in or around the ear although most patients and even physicians can think of only a few causes. Those causes being allergies, earwax or ear infection, whether it be a middle ear infection (otitis media) or Swimmer's ear (otitis externa). A few may...

The 10 Most Common Childhood Illnesses

Your kid is bound to catch something this winter, so make sure you're ready. Get the lowdown on 10 common childhood illnesses -- and tips for helping her recover faster. Knowing the common symptoms, and when your child needs to see a doctor, will help make this cold and flu season a manageable one. By Heather Gowen Walsh from...

What Is Asthma?

Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. In...

What is a chest infection and what causes it?

What is a chest infection and what causes it? How common are chest infections? What are the symptoms of a chest infection? When should you see a doctor? Are any tests needed? What is the treatment for chest infections? What is the outlook (prognosis)? Can I prevent a chest infection? References (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chest infections...