Throat Infections

Details about viral and bacterial throat infections. Coverage includes tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, strep throat and less common infections like quinsy.

All About Laryngitis

Laryngitis causes hoarseness and voice loss from throat inflammation, here's what triggers it and how to treat it.

All About Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is usually caused by a viral infection and causes throat pain, but bacterial infections like strep throat need treatment.

Bacterial Throat Infections

How bacterial throat infections spread, what symptoms to watch for, and when you need to see a doctor.

Can You Still Get Quinsy?

Quinsy is still possible today, though rare, here's what causes this serious throat infection and what symptoms to watch for.

Diphtheria and the Throat

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection of the throat that spreads through coughing and sneezing and needs quick treatment to prevent life-threatening.

Do Probiotic Throat Lozenges Work?

Probiotic throat lozenges claim to fight infections, but there's little scientific evidence they actually work.

Mononucleosis Infection and the Throat

Mononucleosis causes severe sore throat, fatigue and flu-like symptoms spread through saliva, usually affecting teens and young adults.

Streptococcus Throat Infections

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes severe throat pain and is most common in children under seven, usually requiring antibiotics.

Thrush and the Throat

Oral thrush happens when yeast overgrows in your mouth and throat, here's what causes it, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

Tonsillitis and Your Throat

Tonsillitis causes throat inflammation and soreness that can range from mild to severe, with three types affecting how long symptoms last.

Viral Throat Infections

Viral throat infections cause pain and swelling in both kids and adults, spreading faster in winter through close contact indoors.

What Are Throat Polyps?

Throat polyps are noncancerous growths on your vocal cords that can form from voice overuse, smoking, or acid reflux.

What Is Quinsy?

Quinsy is a serious pus-filled abscess that starts like tonsillitis but can become life-threatening if left untreated.