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Tonsillitis
- a sore throat.
- problems swallowing.
- a high temperature of 38C or above.
- coughing.
- a headache.
- feeling sick.
- earache.
- feeling tired.
- What is the best medicine for tonsillitis?
- What are the early stages of tonsillitis?
- How long does tonsillitis last untreated?
- How do you catch tonsillitis?
What is the best medicine for tonsillitis?
Penicillin taken by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus.
What are the early stages of tonsillitis?
Common signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include:
- Red, swollen tonsils.
- White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils.
- Sore throat.
- Difficult or painful swallowing.
- Fever.
- Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck.
- A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice.
- Bad breath.
How long does tonsillitis last untreated?
With viral tonsillitis, antibiotics are ineffective and the episodes usually last from four to six days. If it's the bacterial variety, an untreated bout can last from 10 to 14 days; antibiotics usually clear it up in five to seven days.
How do you catch tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is contagious. This means you can get it from someone else who has it. Sneezing and coughing can pass the tonsillitis-causing virus or bacteria from one person to the next.
