What should you know about gamot sa tonsillitis home remedies?

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils at the back of the throat. It may cause a [Sore Throat](/symptoms/sore-throat/), painful swallowing, swollen tonsils, fever, bad breath, or tender [Swollen Glands](/symptoms/swollen-glands/). Viruses are common causes, while [Strep Throat](/conditions/strep-throat/) is a bacterial possibility. Symptoms alone cannot always identify the cause, and antibiotics do not help viral illness.

Sip cool or warm fluids and choose soft foods that are easier to swallow. Rest, avoid smoke, and gargle warm salt water if you can do so safely without swallowing it. A pharmacist can advise on pain or fever medicine, taking age, pregnancy, allergies, and other medicines into account. Do not share leftover antibiotics or stop a prescribed course without advice. A [GP Consultation](/treatments/consultations-and-assessment/gp-consultation/) can determine whether testing or [Antibiotic Treatment](/treatments/medical-management/antibiotic-treatment/) is appropriate.

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, inability to swallow saliva, drooling, a muffled voice, severe one-sided throat pain, or trouble opening the mouth. Arrange prompt medical advice for dehydration, worsening symptoms, a persistent [Fever](/symptoms/fever/), or an [Earache](/symptoms/earache/) with throat symptoms. Children who are unusually sleepy or drinking very little need prompt assessment.

Ask whether the appearance and duration suggest testing, how to manage swallowing pain, and which symptoms would mean the infection needs reassessment.