Inflammation of the tonsils is a condition that the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is a viral infection. The condition commonly affects children and it generally shows featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, earaches, and coughing.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a test sample from the throat to confirm a bacterial infection. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on rest, fluids, and pain management through painkillers. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, though this is rare.

Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy is an option if there are frequent infections. 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, and the treatment varies based check here on the cause.

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