Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is a viral infection. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, earaches, and coughing.

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

In recurring tonsillitis cases, tonsil removal is an option if there are frequent infections. You can prevent tonsillitis spreading by avoiding contact with others during symptoms.

Overall, tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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