Tonsillitis is a condition that the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and typically presents with symptoms such as throat pain, high temperature, earaches, and coughing.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may through a physical examination of the throat and sometimes performing a test sample from the throat to detect the presence of bacteria. To treat viral cases, the focus is on pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to remove the tonsils may be necessary if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important click here to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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