Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. The condition commonly affects teens and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, high temperature, earaches, and swollen glands.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on reducing symptoms through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
Chronic tonsillitis, surgery to remove the tonsils may be necessary if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by covering your mouth here when sneezing or coughing.
Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.
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