Tonsilitis: Prevention and Complications

Prevention Tips

A wide variety of viruses and bacteria can cause tonsillitis, so the best prevention is to follow basic health and hygiene precautions.
  • Avoid close contact with others who are sick. If possible, keep your child away from children who are known to have tonsillitis or sore throat.
  • Wash and disinfect surfaces and toys.
  • Teach children to cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing, preferably using a tissue so that germs do not get on their hands. Also show them how to use tissues to wipe their noses.
  • Carry disposable wipes and a hand sanitizer to clean hands and to wipe off shopping carts or other shared items in public places.
  • Do not smoke
  • Avoid cold drinks and ice creams
  • Wash hands properly to prevent the spread of the infection
 WASHING HANDS AND SNEEZING


Watch Out

  • White patches on tonsils
  • Difficult to swallow

When to See Doctor

  • Abdominal pain and headache
  • Ear pain
When to see a doctor
  • Severe sore throat that it is difficult to swallow
  • Fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher
  • Swollen and tender tonsils
  • Abdominal (belly) pain and headache
  • Pain on only one side of the throat






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