Tonsillitis is a condition that 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 swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a throat swab to detect the presence of bacteria. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. check here You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by good hygiene practices.

In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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