A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

OBJECTIVES: To determine the relative frequency of retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs) vs lateral pharyngeal abscesses (LPAs) and to analyze alternative approaches for surgical drainage. DESIGN ...

Cough is a crucial protective reflex that helps protect the lungs and airways. However, when cough becomes chronic and excessive, it shifts from being a defence mechanism to a well defined common ...

OBJECTIVE: To characterize presentation, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) and determine optimal treatment. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. SUBJECTS AND ...