Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, earaches, and coughing.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a throat swab to detect the presence of bacteria. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by covering your mouth when sneezing here or coughing.
Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.
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