2023-11-26 16:00:00
Written by Fatima Khalil Sunday, November 26, 2023 06:00 PM Many different viruses can cause viral tonsillitis, including Viruses Cold, influenza, glandular fever, measles virus, and cytomegalovirus. Most cases of bacterial tonsillitis are linked to the bacteria that cause sore throat. In this report, we learn regarding the symptoms of tonsillitis and methods of prevention.
According to the Southern website, tonsillitis is contagious if the cause is bacterial, and it may be contagious if the cause is viral and the person has not been previously exposed to this virus. In both cases, steps should be taken to prevent its spread.
Symptoms of tonsillitis
A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold and may improve following a day or two; Other cold symptoms such as a runny nose and congestion may follow a sore throat.
The primary symptom of tonsillitis is a moderate to severe sore throat that lasts longer than two days and involves inflammation of the tonsils. Other symptoms of tonsillitis may include:
Difficult or painful swallowing
Laryngitis
Swelling and pain in the glands (lymph nodes) on either side of the neck
Bad breath
Fever and chills
Fatigue, headache and earache
Stomach upset or pain
Enlarged and red tonsils with patches of white/yellow pus
Mouth breathing, noisy breathing, and/or snoring (due to enlarged tonsils blocking the airways).
Tonsillitis symptoms usually disappear following three to four days but may last up to two weeks, even with treatment.
Prevention of tonsillitis
It is recommended to avoid close contact with people with tonsillitis to prevent transmission of the infection.
Children and other family members should be kept away from people with tonsillitis as much as possible.
Hygiene measures should also be used to prevent the spread of infection. These include:
– Wash and dry hands regularly and thoroughly
-Use a tissue or the inside of the elbow to cover coughs and sneezes
-Do not share food, liquids, eating utensils, or drinking containers
– Clean surfaces frequently, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.
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