Tonsillitis refers to a condition where 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 coughing.
A general practitioner might diagnose it through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
Chronic tonsillitis, tonsil removal may be necessary if the condition disrupts daily here life. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by avoiding contact with others during symptoms.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.
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