" Strep throat is a common infection among school aged children ages 5-15, but it is not limited to children. Strep Throat, or its technical name Streptococcal Pharyngitis, is an infection that affects the tonsils and throat. Main symptoms include a sore throat, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes and a fever. If you experience any of these symptoms, a doctor can perform a throat culture or rapid antigen test to diagnose you. Treatment for strep is ...
" Sinusitis occurs when the tissue within the sinuses becomes inflamed. Blocked sinuses causes infection due to fluid and germs caught in the sinuses. Common symptoms of this are pain in the face area, stuffiness, congestion, and a runny nose. Sinusitis is diagnosed with an examination. Typically, the doctor may push on the sinus area to test for tenderness. Symptoms can be alleviated with use of a humidifier or by applying a warm washcloth to the ...
