Question 1

if you are allergic to penicillin , what would be your preferred drug to treat tonsillitis/pharyngitis ?

Accepted Answer

Other choices: If it is a bacterial infection, the most common antibiotic would be erythromycin or a similar drug. However, many cases PF pharyngitis are due to viruses and don't require any antibiotic.

Question 2

is tonsillitis, strep and/or pharyngitis catching? can others catch it from me through common contact while i take antibiotic that works against all 3

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You can transmit an oral or throat infection by close contact in the early phase of the infection. But not likely with casual contact. Furthermore, after you have been on appropriate antibiotics for 24 hours or so, you won't be infectious.

Question 3

i get about 4-6 tonsillitis/pharyngitis infections/irritations a year. left tonsil more frequent. 35 years old. candidate for tonsilectomy or too old?

Accepted Answer

Not too old: Tonsillitis is certainly not a fun infection to deal with.  Neither is tonsil surgery, but you might have fewer throat issues after surgery.  Given the frequency and length of time you have been dealing with this, you are a candidate to consider surgery as an option.  You need to expect the worst sore throat of your life for 2 weeks.  If you are prepared for this, you will do fine. Best wishes

Question 4

is sore throat from a pharyngitis less painful than a sore throat from tonsillitis? and if hoarseness is not present, does it mean that its not pharyngitis . is hoarseness the primary confirmatory symptom for pharyngitis?

Accepted Answer

Comparable : Pain intensity may be different, comparable otherwise, may be severe with both conditions. Hoarseness suggests laryngeal involvement, many times pharynx is involved as well.

Question 5

what is the cause of acute tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Most commonly infection with viruses (mono and many others) or bacteria (such as strep).

Question 6

is acute tonsillitis contagious? and if so should i stay home from work?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Whether viral or strep, acute tonsillitis is usually contagious. If strep, they are not contagious after a full day on antibiotics. With viral it would be at least as long as they have fever.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis? difference between chronic and acute tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Chronic vs. Recurrent.  If the tonsillitis is recurring frequently, the tonsils may not be functioning effectively and require removal. Please go and see an ENT doctor and be evaluated.

Question 8

what does "acute" mean? eg acute tonsillitis

Accepted Answer

Acute v. chronic: Exact time cutoff is 6 months.  Bur sometimes diseases are "recurrent" acute over &gt;6month period.  You can get many bouts of tonsillitis (or colds, allergic rhinitis, back pain, etc.) &gt;6 month period, but that does not make it chronic.

Question 9

i want to ask about acute tonsillitis, how can i deal with it?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Throat pain can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), mono, a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees a doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to see about antibiotics). The doctor can swab the throat for a 5-minute test to check for strep.

Question 10

i have acute tonsillitis and i took procain pancillin 800000 twice daily, but till now i don't feel good.

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: You may not be reonding to the penicillen because you have a viral sore throat which does not respond to antibiotic.

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If you are allergic to penicillin , what would be your preferred drug to treat tonsillitis/pharyngitis ?

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Is tonsillitis, strep and/or pharyngitis catching? can others catch it from me through common contact while i take antibiotic that works against all 3

A member asked:

I get about 4-6 tonsillitis/pharyngitis infections/irritations a year. left tonsil more frequent. 35 years old. candidate for tonsilectomy or too old?

A member asked:

Is sore throat from a pharyngitis less painful than a sore throat from tonsillitis? and if hoarseness is not present, does it mean that its not pharyngitis . is hoarseness the primary confirmatory symptom for pharyngitis?

A member asked:

What is the cause of acute tonsillitis?

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Is acute tonsillitis contagious? and if so should i stay home from work?

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What are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis? difference between chronic and acute tonsillitis?

A member asked:

What does "acute" mean? eg acute tonsillitis

A member asked:

I want to ask about acute tonsillitis, how can i deal with it?

A member asked:

I have acute tonsillitis and i took procain pancillin 800000 twice daily, but till now i don't feel good.

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