Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. The condition commonly affects teens and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, earaches, and coughing.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a throat swab to detect the presence of bacteria. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on reducing symptoms through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
When tonsillitis persists, surgery to remove the tonsils is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. Preventative measures include covering your website mouth when sneezing or coughing.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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