Tonsillitis is an infectious disease that causes inflammation in the tonsils, which are structures present at the back of the throat and whose function is to defend the body against bacterial and viral infections. When the immune system is more compromised, due to the use of medications or the existence of diseases, it is possible […]
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Some home remedies for tonsillitis, such as gargling with warm salt water or drinking fenugreek tea, for example, help to relieve pain and discomfort in the throat as they have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial effects. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that usually occurs due to a bacterial or viral infection, causing symptoms such […]
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Treatment for tonsillitis can be done with medicines such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or amoxicillin, as they help to reduce pain and inflammation in the throat or eliminate bacteria that may be causing infection. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the throat caused by viruses or bacteria, leading to a sore throat, redness or swelling of the […]
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Bacterial tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, which are structures located in the throat, caused by bacteria generally of the genus Streptococcus. This inflammation typically causes fever, sore throat and difficulty swallowing, which leads to loss of appetite. The diagnosis of bacterial tonsillitis is made by the doctor based on symptoms and observation of […]
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The main symptoms of tonsillitis are sore throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, redness or swelling in the throat, fever, chills, and in some cases pus may also appear in the throat. Tonsillitis, also called tonsillitis, is an inflammation of the throat that can arise due to infections by viruses or bacteria, which can be transmitted […]
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Viral tonsillitis is an infectious disease caused by a virus resulting in inflammation of the tonsils and symptoms such as pain and swelling in the throat, difficulty swallowing, dry cough, runny nose and low-grade fever. This type of tonsillitis can be caused by different viruses, the main ones being rhinovirus and influenza, also responsible for […]
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Peritonsillar abscess is a rare complication of bacterial infections, characterized by a collection of pus in the region around the tonsil and symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, change in voice and headache, for example. In most cases, peritonsillar abscess, also called peritonsillar abscess, is associated with infection by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, as a […]
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Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils that is indicated in case of difficulty breathing due to the size of the tonsils, in case of chronic tonsillitis or when tonsillitis does not improve after the use of antibiotics. During tonsil removal, the adenoid is removed, which is a set of tissues that are above the […]
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Adenoiditis is an inflammation that can be caused by infections such as tonsillitis or pharyngitis, leading to symptoms such as yellowish discharge from the nose, snoring, blocked nose, fever and bad breath. Adenoiditis appears mainly in children, and is characterized by inflammation of the adenoid, a set of lymphatic tissue that is part of the […]
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Pharyngotonsillitis is inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils that can cause symptoms such as pain, redness and/or white plaques in the throat, discomfort when swallowing, painful lumps in the neck or fever. Most of the time, pharyngotonsillitis is caused by an infection with the same viruses that cause colds or flu, but it can also […]
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