WPIAL Class AAA: Sluggish Vikings brush away Talbots Nov 21, 2009
The Vikings' ballyhooed sophomore tailback spent Monday and Tuesday in a hospital bed, fighting through the affects of an untimely bout of tonsillitis. Three nights later, he and his team fought through an attack of sluggishness and mistakes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Out For A Fourth Porter Binks/SIGreat Britain's Paula Radcliffe returned from a disappointing Olympic finish to win the 2008 NYC Marathon.Win No. 4 won't come easy. World record-holder Paula Radcliffe will challenge more than 40,000 runners and a handful of champions when she tries for another NYC Marathon title. Oct 31, 2009
She then planned to enter the world half-marathon championships earlier this month -- until tonsillitis kept her out. Radcliffe feels confident going into the NYC Marathon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Three-day Course Of Antibiotics May Be Sufficient Following Tonsillectomy Oct 21, 2009
6 of every 10,000 children younger than 15 undergo tonsillectomies, most often as a treatment for sleep-related breathing disorders and recurrent tonsillitis, according to background information in the article. Tonsillectomy is a relatively safe procedure with a low death rate, but complications such as pain, bleeding, lethargy and bad breath often occur, particularly in the week following surgery. (Science Daily)
Good Results For New Vaccine Against Horse Strangle Disease Oct 9, 2009
The research results also imply a possibility to develop protein-based vaccines against other Streptococcus infections in animals as well as humans, e.g. tonsillitis. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Radiofrequency-Tonsillotomy Safe and Effective Oct 6, 2009
The post-operative follow-up two to 26 months after surgery showed no history of recurrent tonsillitis. Complete or definite improvement regarding the pre-operative symptoms of tonsillar hypertrophy was obtained in more than 91 percent of the children. (Newsmax)
Radiofrequency energy technique as effective as tonsillectomy surgery Oct 5, 2009
The post-operative follow-up, done two to 26 months after surgery, showed no history of recurrent tonsillitis. Complete or definite improvement regarding the pre-operative symptoms of tonsillar hypertrophy was obtained in more than 91 percent of the children. (EurekAlert!)
Speaking, Eating Possible After Tonsil Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction Oct 3, 2009
5, 2008) Tonsillectomies to treat chronic and recurrent tonsillitis substantially improve a patient's quality of live in both children and adults, according to two new studies. Tonsillectomy remains one of. (Science Daily)
9Teen With Tonsillitis Dies After Being Misdiagnosed With H1N1» Aug 21, 2009
Teen With Tonsillitis Dies After Being Misdiagnosed With H1N1 - Infectious Disease - FOXNews ... Teen With Tonsillitis Dies After Being Misdiagnosed With H1N1 ... A 16-year-old girl died after being misdiagnosed with the H1N1 virus, when she really had tonsillitis, London s Daily Mail reported. (Fox News)
H1N1: First Gauteng death Aug 20, 2009
She said Pretorius was first admitted to hospital with tonsillitis on 8 August. After three days she was discharged but returned to the hospital in Pretoria West the same night with a fever that would not break. (iAfrica.com)
Glory coach keeps faith in Sterjovski Aug 13, 2009
" Midfielder Wayne Srhoj has recovered from his hamstring complaint and will return to the starting XI in place of Jamie Coyne, who has been ruled out for the next four rounds with a knee injury. Winger Adriano Pellegrino was grounded by a bout of mild tonsillitis on Monday but trained strongly on Thursday and is almost certain to retain his place in the starting side. Meanwhile, former Brazil international Amaral trained with the Glory on Thursday in a bid to earn a guest player contract with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Steroid Can Ease Severe Sore Throat Aug 11, 2009
"If you turn up at your emergency department and you have really bad tonsillitis and you are in a lot of pain, an additional treatment is to take a single dose of a corticosteroid," he explained. The report is published in the Aug. 7 online edition of BMJ.. (MEDLINEplus)
Papers add to Afghan kit debate Aug 5, 2009
One said patients with severe tonsillitis and a knee infection had been prescribed Tamiflu over the phone. Health chiefs say people should speak to their doctors if they are worried. (BBC News -- UK)
Afghanistan takes the headlines Jul 14, 2009
The paper reports Chloe Buckley was not given the anti-viral drug, Tamiflu, because she was apparently thought to have tonsillitis. The Telegraph says the girl's death represents in the spread of swine flu. (BBC News -- UK)
A sore throat ... and 48 hours later she was dead Jul 14, 2009
Chloe Buckley: She was not given Tamiflu after her doctor apparently misdiagnosed her illness as tonsillitis ... She was not given the anti-viral drug Tamiflu after her doctor apparently misdiagnosed her illness as tonsillitis ... Presumably comforted with the diagnosis of tonsillitis, she took her daughter home and put her to bed to recover. (The Drudge Report)
Beckett pitches Red Sox past Braves Jun 27, 2009
Beckett has been working through some throat stuff all week, and Francona suggested it might have been tonsillitis. Obviously it would have been nice to feel great, and go another inning, said Beckett, who threw 98 pitches, 70 for strikes, allowed six hits, and struck out six. (Boston Globe)
Stress followed by recovery two of the keys to high performance Jun 6, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. In his new book Body Science, British Olympic rowing gold medallist James Cracknell says athletes must do more than just chase endorphins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ravens' surprise: Flacco 'light years' ahead of expected pace Jun 5, 2009
was sidelined for the season by a shoulder injury, and suffered an infection following tonsillitis that caused him to lose 20 pounds. Flacco basically earned the starting job by default. (USA Today -- Sports)
Looking Back May 21, 2009
Mr. Lovelle Strickler who has been quite ill with the mumps and tonsillitis is much improved at this writing. Miss Adelaide Swartzendruber was quite pleasantly surprised on her birthday May 20. (Kalona News, IA)
KC's GM: Soria has no structural damage May 13, 2009
"I think he had some tonsillitis, but whether it affected him or not, I'm not sure," Moore said. The Star reported it had analyzed 45 pitchers with at least 20 innings in the Majors last year, then participated in the Classic and pitched this season. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
WHO: Global Flu Pandemic Imminent Apr 30, 2009
"They sent him away because they said it was just tonsillitis," she said. "That hospital is garbage.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Poytress' injury highlights tough day for 'Dogs baseball Apr 28, 2009
Poytress, a highly touted left-handed freshman who was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round, has been dealing with health issues the past month, including a four-day case of tonsillitis that caused him to lose 15 pounds. In Poytress' absence, sophomore Gene Escat pitched the rest of the first inning before senior Holden Sprague lasted the final 7 2/3 innings. (Fresno Bee)
Sneak preview: College baseball Apr 17, 2009
Also, freshman pitcher Josh Poytress still is trying to regain his strength after losing 15 pounds in a week's span late last month because of tonsillitis. Poytress has been bouncing back and forth between starting and relieving. (Fresno Bee)
Soria dispels doubts with save Apr 5, 2009
"He's been sick, and he had a little bit of a groin problem. He had bronchitis or tonsillitis or something like that, and if you look at his medical [report] that they sent us for when he pitched in the Classic, there's large gaps in between [his outings]," McClure said. "And there's not a very high pitch count when he did pitch -- nine pitches one inning, 14 pitches, a week in between, then five days in between, then three days in between. So for me, when I'm watching him pitch, it looks like... (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
No. 23 Illinois rips No. 12 Purdue Feb 8, 2009
Weber said that Davis had been fighting tonsillitis, as well as a related case of Bells palsy, a temporary facial paralysis. While that illness didnt directly affect Davis play, Weber said, Mentally it bugged him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vajpayee continues to be serious Feb 7, 2009
They include the common cold, tonsillitis, sore throat, sinusitis and laryngitis. Read business stories in. (India Times)
HIV & AIDS Feb 7, 2009
Severe forms of common childhood illnesses such as ear infections (otitis media), pneumonia and tonsillitis. When to see a doctor If you think you may have been infected with HIV or are at risk of contracting the virus, seek medical counseling as soon as possible. (CNN -- Health)
