Tonsillitis happens when your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by a viral infection. The condition commonly affects young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, earaches, and coughing.
Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and by sometimes taking a swab test to detect the presence of bacteria. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. Antibiotics become necessary if the infection is bacterial, here though this is rare.
Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are multiple severe episodes. 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 severity.
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