Tonsillitis treatment

How to treat tonsillitis yourself

1. get plenty of rest.
2. drink cool drinks to soothe the throat.
3. take paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give aspirin to children under 16)
4. gargle with warm salty water (children should not try this)

1. What is the best medicine for tonsillitis?
2. Does tonsillitis go away without antibiotics?
3. What triggers tonsillitis?
4. How do you treat tonsillitis in adults?

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.

Does tonsillitis go away without antibiotics?

“But in most cases the infections will resolve on their own without any antibiotics,” Rowan adds. And especially in these cases, managing tonsillitis symptoms at home is important to reduce pain and help you feel better as soon as possible.

What triggers tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections also can be the cause. The most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), the bacterium that causes strep throat. Other strains of strep and other bacteria also may cause tonsillitis.

How do you treat tonsillitis in adults?

How is tonsillitis treated?

1. getting plenty of rest.
2. staying hydrated by drinking enough water.
3. taking pain-relieving medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
4. gargling a saltwater solution.
5. using a humidifier.
6. eating and drinking warm or cold liquids, such as broths, teas, or popsicles.