How Do You Get Rid Of Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is another name for a tonsil infection. Tonsils are the fleshy, glandular areas on either side of the throat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Tonsillitis causes swelling and pain in the back of the throat, and may result from infection with a virus or bacteria. Other symptoms of tonsillitis include fever, chills, headache, difficulty swallowing, white patches on the tonsils, enlarged lymph nodes in the jaw or neck, and loss of voice. Young children may also experience abdominal pain. Visit your doctor for a rapid strep test. Symptoms of strep throat may mimic the symptoms of tonsillitis, but strep throat requires treatment with antibiotics. Children with strep throat should be kept at home until at least 24 hours after beginning antibiotic treatment. Use over-the-counter medications to reduce fever, inflammation and pain caused by viral tonsillitis. Ibuprofen is typically most effective, but acetaminophen will also reduce discomfort. Aspirin should never be given to children
