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   How do you treat viral tonsillitis?

   • If you have viral tonsillitis, antibiotics won't help, and your body will fight the infection on its own. In the meantime, you can try some home remedies for tonsillitis self-care: Get lots of rest. Drink warm or very cold fluids to help with throat pain. Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, and applesauce.

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   Can tonsillitis be prevented?

   • You can’t totally prevent tonsillitis. But you can reduce your risk by practicing good hygiene habits: Wash your hands often, especially before touching your nose or mouth. Avoid sharing foods, drinks or utensils with someone who’s sick. Replace your toothbrush every three months and every time you get sick.

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   Can bacterial tonsillitis be treated with antibiotics?

   • Generally, viral tonsillitis is less severe and more common than bacterial tonsillitis, making up about 70% of cases. This form of the condition should not be treated with antibiotics. Sometimes, viral tonsillitis caused by Epstein-Barr virus can occur with mononucleosis (or mono).

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   Sep 3, 2022 · Whether tonsillitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, at-home care strategies can make your child more comfortable and promote better recovery. If a virus is the expected cause of tonsillitis, these strategies are the only treatment. Your doctor won't prescribe antibiotics.

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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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   Sep 27, 2018 · There’s no specific treatment for viral tonsillitis, but you can help reduce symptoms by: getting plenty of rest; staying hydrated by drinking enough water

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   • Drinking plenty of warm liquids. Warm liquids, such as soup, can help sooth a sore throat. Drinking warm liquids, including soups, broths, and teas, can help soothe a sore throat.
   • Eating cold foods. Eating cold, soft foods, such as frozen yogurt or ice cream, can numb the throat, offering temporary pain relief. People can also try the following
   • Avoiding hard foods. For people with tonsillitis, eating hard or sharp foods can be uncomfortable and even painful. Hard foods may scratch the throat, leading to further irritation and inflammation.
   • Gargling with salt water. Gargling with salt water may temporarily soothe pain or tickling in the back of the throat. People can make a saltwater mixture by adding a quarter of a teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of warm water and stirring the solution until the salt dissolves.

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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...