Conditions

Peritonsillar abscess occurs when pus collects around the tonsils. This pus forms within the tissues and then collects there instead of draining. Peritonsillar abscess can be caused by many different things, but most often is a result of some type of infection such as strep throat. Peritonsillar abscesses can be quite painful. They can also […]

Pulmonary edema refers to a condition where excess fluid builds up in the lungs.This fluid collects in the numerous air sacs in the lungs, which makes it hard  to breathe. Most of the time heart issues are the cause of pulmonary edema. However, there are other reasons that fluid may accumulate in the lungs. Pulmonary […]

A middle ear infection, (otitis media,) occurs due to a bacterial or viral infection of the space behind the eardrums housing the three small bones that transmit soundwaves to the inner ear for interpretation by the brain. People affected by this disorder experience a buildup of fluid in the middle ear that eventually turns to […]

What is paronychia? It’s a skin infection affecting the fingernails and toenails caused by Candida bacteria. Paronychia infection varies in its intensity and duration of symptoms, with some infections developing slowly over the course of a few weeks, to infections that flare up suddenly, and come and go in a few days. Symptoms of paronychia […]

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects the skin. While it is more common in children, it can affect people of all ages. Outbreaks are often seen in areas where there are a lot of people or children such as schools, offices, and daycares. The bacteria can travel by direct or indirect contact and can […]

Understanding what the symptoms of the Coxsackie virus are and how it can be treated as an important thing for parents know. Although this is not a serious infection, it can be a somewhat scary one of you do not know what to expect. Almost all children the contract this viral infection recover from it […]