Tonsillitis refers to a condition where your tonsils swell. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. The condition commonly affects teens and typically presents with signs like a sore throat, fever, ear pain, and headaches.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management website through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

When tonsillitis persists, a tonsillectomy is an option if the condition disrupts daily life. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to 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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