Tonsillitis refers to a condition where your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, ear pain, and coughing.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and website rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.
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