Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by bacteria like group A streptococcus. The condition commonly affects young adults and it generally shows with symptoms such as a sore throat, high temperature, ear pain, and headaches.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may through a physical examination of the throat and through the use of a test sample from the throat to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires reducing symptoms through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
In recurring here tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils 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.
In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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