• Infection and inflammation of the tonsils
• Symptoms may include a very painful sore throat, fever, voice changes and bad breath
• Caused by a bacterial or viral infection but not all infections will develop into tonsillitis
• Spread by breathing in infected droplets from the air or contact with contaminated person or object
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in school age children
• May be mild to severe

Get plenty of sleep

FOR SORE THROAT

• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Use a humidifier
• Use saltwater, gargle several times a day (½ – 1 teaspoon of salt to 250 ml/1 glass of warm water)
• Suck on throat lozenges, hard candy, or popsicles
• Over-the-counter pain medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage)
  • Acetaminophen