What Is Tonsilitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Depending on the underlying cause, antibiotics might be used to help treat tonsillitis. In other cases, there may be not treatment for the cause, meaning the patient has to simply allow it to run its course. In such instances, the patient is recommended to get plenty of rest and plenty of fluids.
Painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol can be used to help pain and fever, except for in young children. Lozenges may also be used to help numb and soothe the throat. If the condition keeps on recurring then the tonsils might be removed altogether to help prevent more problems arising in the future.
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