Tonsillitis - Patient Resource Page

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Curated by Ameeta Balaji

Start here - General Tonsillitis Information

WebMD - What is Tonsillitis? 

Mayo Clinic

Cleveland Clinic

Southern Cross

Tonsillitis - causes, symptoms, treatment 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Effective Health Care Program

Children’s Health - Pediatric Tonsillitis 

Understanding Treatment Options

Healthline: Home Remedies for Tonsillitis

Medical News Today: How to treat tonsillitis symptoms at home

Mayo Clinic

Medline Plus

United Kingdom National Health Service

Regional ENT Associates, PC Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists

Programs and Resources

Sparrow Hospital

Fairview Health Services

WebMD Understanding Tonsillitis - Diagnosis and Treatment 

University of Florida Student Health Care Center

Questions to ask your doctor

What is the cause of my tonsillitis?

How long does it take to get test results? What do the test results mean?

What medicines can I take and what are the side effects?

Is there anything else I can do to relieve my symptoms?

My child gets tonsillitis a lot. Do they need surgery to remove their tonsils?

What are the benefits and risks of a tonsillectomy?

If I have mono or strep throat, will I get tonsillitis?

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