Inflammation of the tonsils happens when your tonsils swell. The common cause is a viral infection. 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 through the use of a throat swab to ensure it is bacterial. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on reducing symptoms through painkillers. In bacterial cases, here 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 mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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