UNDERSTANDING TONSILLITIS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENTS

Inflammation of the tonsils happens when your tonsils swell. It is usually caused by bacteria like group A streptococcus. It tends to affect young adults and typically presents with signs like difficulty swallowing, fever, ear pain, and swollen glands.To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and through the use of a throat s