Learning About Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Learning About Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. It is usually caused by a viral infection. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and it generally shows with symptoms such as throat pain, high temperature, earaches, and swollen glands.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis through a physical examination of the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to detect the presence of bacteria. Managing website viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through hydration and rest. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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