Tonsillitis happens when your tonsils swell. The common cause is a viral infection. The condition commonly affects young adults and it generally shows featuring symptoms including difficulty swallowing, fever, earaches, and coughing.

To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to detect the presence of bacteria. Treatment for viral tonsillitis focuses on reducing symptoms through painkillers. In bacterial cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

In recurring tonsillitis cases, surgery to website remove the tonsils is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. Preventative measures include good hygiene practices.

Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, with treatment ranging from self-care to antibiotics.

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