Lung & Respiratory

You get tonsillitis when your tonsils become inflamed or infected, usually because of a bacterial or viral infection. Learn more about how to prevent tonsillitis.

The new COVID-19 variants are very contagious — plus there are other viral infections to watch out for. To stay healthy, follow the advice here.

Despite public belief, daily marijuana use carries similar health risks to tobacco, including heart, lung, and mental health issues.

Lung nodules, also called “pulmonary nodules” and “nodes on lungs,” are small, round or oval growths in the lungs usually caused by scar tissue from a past infection. They are typically not cancerous.

The resident reportedly used unboiled tap water to rinse their sinuses and was exposed to deadly N. fowleri. Here’s more on safe ways to use nasal rinses.

Proposed gas stove bans have people wondering: Are gas stoves dangerous to health, and how can you minimize their effects?

Complications from tonsillitis are rare, but there are a few you should be aware of. The most common complication is the infection that causes tonsillitis to spread. In rare cases symptoms that appear to be tonsillitis could be a sign of cancer.

The most common symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, painful swallowing, and sore throat. Here are some other symptoms you might experience and how to know when to see a doctor about whether your infection warrants treatment.

If tonsillitis is caused by a viral infection, you may be able to manage symptoms at home without medication. But if tonsillitis is caused by strep throat, antibiotics are typically recommended. Here’s what to expect.

Bronchitis and pneumonia share some common symptoms — and sometimes one happens because of the other. Here’s what you should know.

Breathing air contaminated by traffic fumes, dust, soot, and smoke may make you more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, a new study suggests.