Tonsillitis: clarity, not confusion.
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, most often due to viral or bacterial infection. Recurrent or complicated cases benefit from specialist evaluation to decide between medical management and tonsillectomy.
Symptoms
Causes
- Viral infection (most common)
- Bacterial infection, especially Streptococcus
- Recurring exposure in school or crowded environments
Diagnosis
- Throat examination and rapid strep test when required
- Throat swab culture for recurrent cases
- Assessment for sleep-disordered breathing in children
Treatment
- Supportive care, hydration and pain relief for viral cases
- Antibiotics for confirmed bacterial infection
- Tonsillectomy for recurrent, chronic or obstructive cases
Prevention
- Good hand hygiene at home and at school
- Avoid sharing utensils during infections
- Manage allergies that irritate the throat
- Follow up on frequent episodes rather than repeating antibiotics
Recovery
Acute episodes settle within 5–10 days. After tonsillectomy, most patients return to normal diet and activity within 10–14 days, with clear post-op instructions and follow-up.
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Typically after 5–7 significant infections a year, or when tonsils cause snoring, sleep apnea or repeated abscesses.
There is throat discomfort for about a week, well-controlled with medication and a soft diet.
No. Other parts of the immune system fully compensate; children often get sick less often afterwards.
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