What should you know about pagkaing bawal sa may tonsillitis?

Chilli, strong spices, citrus fruits, vinegar-heavy dishes, fizzy drinks, toast, crisps, and other scratchy foods may sting an inflamed throat. Very hot food or drinks can add irritation. These choices do not cause every case of tonsillitis, but avoiding them can make eating and drinking more comfortable. Soft, cool or lukewarm foods are often easier to manage, such as soup that has cooled, yoghurt, porridge, mashed vegetables, or smoothies without acidic ingredients.

Take small, frequent sips of water and choose foods that need little chewing. Do not force solid food if swallowing is painful; fluids are especially useful when fever reduces appetite. Follow any medicine instructions you have been given, and do not start leftover antibiotics. A GP can assess whether the illness could be bacterial and whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate. More about [Tonsillitis](/conditions/tonsillitis/) and [Sore Throat](/symptoms/sore-throat/).

Seek urgent medical help if you cannot swallow fluids or saliva, have trouble breathing, develop rapidly increasing swelling, or feel severely unwell. Arrange a GP assessment for persistent fever, worsening throat pain, one-sided swelling, or an earache. Swollen glands can accompany throat infections; [Fever](/symptoms/fever/) and [Swollen Glands](/symptoms/swollen-glands/) provide further context.

Could this be strep throat, and do I need a throat examination? Which pain-relief options are suitable for me? What should I do if swallowing becomes harder?