Question 1

after tonsillitis have now have dry sore throat after sleeping. about 5 days now. getting better but still there. anything i can do to speed healing?

Accepted Answer

It takes time: It will be about 10 days to two weeks before you feel better. The body takes time to heal. Good luck

Question 2

my 2.8year old daughter was diag with kissing tonsilitis 2 weeks ago. antibiotis was given and full recovery now she have serious sinus +cough what no?

Accepted Answer

New pbm/new visit: Kids are exposed to and develop frequent illnesses. You handle them one at a time. The relative close nature of the 2 illnesses does not mean much over the long term.

Question 3

i cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

Accepted Answer

: With tonsillitis you only see the enlarged tonsil and exudate but in peritonsillar abscess you will see the engorged swelling of the pharyngeal structure next to the inflammed tonsil and it pushes to tonsil to the uvula. High fever and painful swallowing are prominent in peritonsillar abscess and you are quite sick, much more than tonsillitis. Please see your doctor or visit urgent care.

Question 4

how can i get tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

From: Bacterial or viral infecitons.

Question 5

how do you catch tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: You can be exposed to someone who has an infection.  These infections can be spread by direct contact, coughing or sneezing, or by eating or drinking something that is contaminated.  Can also occur if your bodies immune system is weakened and typical mouth bacteria grow out of control.

Question 6

is tonsillitis a serious illness?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Our first president (george washington) died from a complication related to surgery for tonsillitis but generally tonsillitis is not serious... Other than causing severe pain. Complications include a peritonsillar abscess and severe swelling which can block your breathing. More importantly the streptococcus organism can produce toxins which can cause heart and kidney damage.

Question 7

how do i know if i have tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

Swollen and red: Tonsils that are red, swollen and covered with white filmy material called exudate are inflamed, which is the definition of tonsillitis.

Question 8

how can you actually get tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Tonnsilitis is an inflammation of your tonsils.  It may be viral or it may be a strep infection.  An evaluation is important to determine if it is strep because strep can be serious if not treated.

Question 9

tonsillitis: how can i get this cured?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor needs to examine you and run some tests to see what's going on.

Question 10

is tonsillitis a symptom or condition?

Accepted Answer

Dx: Tonsillitis is a diagnosis.  It means that the tonsils are inflamed.  Different types of viruses and bacteria can cause tonsillitis.

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After tonsillitis have now have dry sore throat after sleeping. about 5 days now. getting better but still there. anything i can do to speed healing?

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My 2.8year old daughter was diag with kissing tonsilitis 2 weeks ago. antibiotis was given and full recovery now she have serious sinus +cough what no?

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I cannot tell if the pain and swelling im feeling is still from tonsillitis or an abscess. its only on one side?

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How can i get tonsillitis?

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How do you catch tonsillitis?

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Is tonsillitis a serious illness?

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How do i know if i have tonsilitis?

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