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   How do you treat throat pain from tonsillitis?

   • There are several treatments you can try at home to ease the throat pain from tonsillitis: Drink plenty of fluids. Get lots of rest. Gargle with warm salt water several times a day. Use throat lozenges. Eat popsicles or other frozen foods. Use a humidifier to moisten the air in your home. Avoid smoke.

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   What are the signs and symptoms of tonsillitis?

   • Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck. Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis.

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   What antibiotics are used for bacterial tonsillitis?

   • Penicillin and amoxicillin are the antibiotics that doctors prescribe most often to adults with bacterial tonsillitis. People who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics will receive a suitable substitute. Using antibiotics, when appropriate, can shorten the duration of symptoms and reduce the risks of complications, such as rheumatic fever.

   Tonsillitis in adults: Symptoms, treatment, and recovery

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsTonsillitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Sep 3, 2022 · Antibiotics. If tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection, your doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Penicillin taken by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus. If your child is allergic to penicillin, your doctor will prescribe an alternative antibiotic.

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   Tonsillitis symptoms usually come on suddenly. They may include: 1. Sore or scratchy throat. 2. Pain or difficulty swallowing. 3. Red, swollen tonsils and throat. 4. White spots on your tonsils. 5. White, yellow or gray coating on your tonsils. 6. Feverabove 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). 7. Swollen lymph nodes (glands on the sides ...

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   Viral infections are the most common cause of tonsillitis. But bacterial infectionscan cause it, too. 1. Viral tonsillitis: Viruses like those that cause the common cold and the flucause up to 70% of tonsillitis cases. Commonly, people with viral tonsillitis have milder symptoms than those with bacterial tonsillitis. 2. Bacterial tonsillitis (strep...

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   Tonsillitis can sometimes result in complications like: 1. Obstructive sleep apnea. 2. Peritonsillar abscess. 3. Tonsil stones. 4. Tonsillar cellulitis. People with untreated bacterial tonsillitis have a higher risk of developing: 1. Poststreptococcal reactive arthritis (joint pain and swelling that occurs within 10 days of a strep infection). 2. R...

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4. www.webmd.com › oral-health › tonsillitis-symptomsTonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery, and Remedies

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   May 8, 2023 · Other symptoms include: Throat pain or tenderness. Fever. Red tonsils. A white or yellow coating on your tonsils. Painful blisters or ulcers on your throat. Headache. Loss of appetite. Ear...

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   Apr 27, 2023 · Oral Care Guide. Understanding Tonsillitis -- Diagnosis and Treatment. Medically Reviewed by Robert Brennan on April 27, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. How Do I Know If My Child...

6. www.healthline.com › health › tonsillitisTonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Home remedies. Tonsillitis vs. strep. Adult tonsillitis. Complications. Prevention. Outlook. A variety of bacterial and viral infections can cause tonsillitis. You may experience symptoms...

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   Jun 1, 2020 · The symptoms of tonsillitis in adults include: sore throat. red, swollen tonsils. difficulty swallowing. fever. headache. coughing. sore, swollen lymph nodes in the neck. fatigue. nasal...