Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. The common cause is a viral infection. It tends to affect teens and typically presents featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, earaches, and coughing.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
When tonsillitis persists, tonsil removal may be necessary if the condition disrupts daily life. You can here prevent tonsillitis spreading by avoiding contact with others during symptoms.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, and the treatment varies based on the cause.
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