Inflammation of the tonsils happens when your tonsils swell. The common cause is viruses, but it may also stem from bacterial infections. It tends to affect children and typically presents featuring symptoms including a sore throat, fever, ear pain, and coughing.
A general practitioner might diagnose it by taking a look at the tonsils and through the use of a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on reducing symptoms through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.
When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy may be necessary if there are frequent infections. Preventative measures include covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Tonsillitis here is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.
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