Learning About Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

Learning About Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. It is usually caused by viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, high temperature, earaches, and headaches.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and through the use of a throat website swab to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

Chronic tonsillitis, tonsil removal may be necessary if there are frequent infections. Preventative measures include covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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