What is the most common treatment for recurrent tonsillitis?

Penicillin taken by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus. If your child is allergic to penicillin, your doctor will prescribe an alternative antibiotic.

How do you treat recurring tonsils?

Home remedies

1. Get lots of rest.
2. Drink warm or very cold fluids to help with throat pain.
3. Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins, ice cream, and applesauce.
4. Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your room.
5. Gargle with warm salt water.
6. Suck on lozenges with benzocaine or other medications to numb your throat.

Why do I get tonsillitis often?

Tonsillitis is most often caused by common viruses, but bacterial infections also can be the cause. The most common bacterium causing tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), the bacterium that causes strep throat. Other strains of strep and other bacteria also may cause tonsillitis.

Why does my tonsillitis keep coming back?

Some research also suggests that while recurrent tonsillitis is more common in children, chronic tonsillitis is more common in adults. Reasons for recurring strep throat include resistant strains of the bacteria, weakened immune systems, or the possibility that you or someone in your family is a strep carrier.

What happens if tonsillitis goes untreated?

Sleep Apnea. Tonsillitis causes the tonsils to become swollen. When left untreated, this swelling can cause an airway obstruction and interfere with normal breathing. This can cause sleep apnea, a condition where breathing periodically stops or becomes extremely shallow during sleep.

What are symptoms of bad tonsils?

A tonsil infection can cause symptoms such as a sore throat, bad breath, fever and earaches. Red and swollen tonsils with white or yellow spots are commonly present and can be quite painful. Other symptoms include sleeping problems such as restlessness, snoring and waking up often.

How do you catch tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis may be caused by a bacterial or a viral infection. Tonsillitis can spread from an infected person to others through coughing, sneezing, or touching. It can also spread through kissing or sharing food and drinks.

What to do for tonsillitis?

One of the most common remedy for tonsillitis is the use of throat lozenges. Throat lozenges have been found to be highly effective in relieving the symptoms of tonsillitis due to their ability to increase saliva production, which coats the throat and decreases the symptoms of the condition.