10 Tonsillitis Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Treatment for tonsillitis will depend on exactly what is causing it, although treatment is often not considered to be necessary. If it is caused by a bacterial infection then antibiotics can be prescribed. Antibiotics are often prescribed in such cases to help cure the infection, and to prevent it from spreading elsewhere.
In cases of viral infections, the infection itself will usually not be treated. In all cases, the patient will be asked to get plenty of rest and take on lots of fluids. Treatments are also available that will help to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel more comfortable. Antiviral medication may be considered in the more severe cases.
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