Understanding Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Understanding Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect children and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, raised body temperature, ear pain, and coughing.

A general practitioner might diagnose it by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on reducing symptoms through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, tonsil removal might be recommended if there are multiple severe episodes. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by covering your here 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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