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Flu and Cold – What is the Difference? The flu and a common cold are caused by viruses that affect your upper respiratory system. They spread through the air by contaminated droplets produced when infected people cough or sneeze, or by touching contaminated surfaces, according to Houston Methodist. Over-the-counter medications can help relieve your symptoms.…

Acute Tonsillitis The tonsils are two small lumps of soft tissue — one on each side of the throat — that help trap germs. Tonsillitis is most often caused by a virus, although it can be caused by bacteria. Doctors can usually tell whether tonsillitis is viral or bacterial by looking at the red, swollen,…