Please share an interesting fact about dealing with tonsilitis.

Ignore: Using a cool-air humidifier will eliminate dry air that can irritate the throat and tonsils further.

Ignore: Please go and see your doctor to make sure you don't have an abscess if we're having tonsillitis

Ignore: All cases of tonsillitis should be checked for strep, which requires a full course of antibiotics.

Tonsillitis: Tonsillitis documented by a physician requires surgery if you have more than 4 annually.

Most: Most tonsillitis is caused by viral agents.

The: The tonsils undergo continuous decrease in immune function with aging. Tonsillectomy not harmful.

Ignore: The nerves that cause tonsil pain also send fibers to the ears. It's called referred pain to the ear.

Ignore: The most precise method of treating or even diagnosing a tonsillitis is culture and sensitivity.

Ignore: Tonsillitis is more often caused by a virus than by Streptococcus.

Ignore: Keep hydrated, this is especially important as it's hard to swallow food. Gargle warm saltwater.

Ignore: Episodic white spots on tonsils can be often be managed at home with a water pick.