Your tonsils (you know, those two blobs of tissue at the back of your throat) are there for you through every cough, sneeze, and sniffle, battening down the hatches every time an infection tries to ...

Chad Keller, DO, is an otolaryngologist (more commonly referred to as ENT or ear, nose and throat doctor) at Adena Regional Medical Center. He grew up in nearby Hocking Hills and went to college, ...

Surgery to remove offending tissues in children having mild throat infections, enlarged tonsils or enlarged adenoids offers no major clinical benefits. Researchers from the University Medical Center, ...

Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. They work as part of your body's immune system to filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils also make white blood ...

Strep throat is a common bacterial infection that causes swelling and pain in the throat, often making it hard to swallow. For those who are prone to frequent strep infections, a doctor may recommend ...

In this video, 5-year-old Preston undergoes surgery to remove his enlarged tonsils and adenoids after a lengthy approval process with the insurance company. Watch as he navigates his tonsillectomy and ...

On many nights, Hellen Andere sat beside her young son and listened anxiously as he struggled to sleep. Peaceful rest was interrupted by heavy snoring, restless tossing and turning and moments when ...