Newswise — Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) is a chronic, often uncomfortable, condition that affects millions of people. Unlike gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in LPR the stomach acids ...

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Oct 8, 2014) - Tonsils are an important part of the immune system and are the first line of defense against infection. The masses of tissue are packed with lymphocytes, and ...

People have four kinds of tonsils. The term tonsils usually refers to your palatine tonsils, the ones that can be seen at the back of your throat. But tonsillar tissue also includes the lingual tonsil ...

Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils. It typically occurs due to an infection of the tonsils. Symptoms may include a sore throat and pain when swallowing. The tonsils sit at the back of ...