Tonsillitis is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by a viral infection. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
In recurring tonsillitis cases, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to good hygiene practices.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the here severity.
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