28/05/2026
THE WEATHER IS CHANGING SO IS SOME CONDITIONS TAKE CARE ☺️
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped tissue pads at the back of the throat. Primarily affecting children and teens, it is most often caused by viruses, though bacterial infections like strep throat are also common
Symptoms include a severe sore throat, painful swallowing, and swollen glands.
Symptoms
Tonsillitis can feel similar to a bad cold or flu. Common signs include:
A severe or lingering sore throat.
Red, swollen tonsils, sometimes with white or yellow pus patches.
Pain or difficulty swallowing.
Fever and chills.
Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Ear pain.
A hoarse or scratchy
treatment
Penicillin or Amoxicillin: The most common first-line antibiotics.
saline gagles and mouth care
note ‼️‼️
You must complete the entire prescribed course of antibiotics. Stopping early can cause the infection to return or lead to antibiotic resistance.
