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Tonsillitis (cont.)
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- Tonsillitis Overview
- Tonsillitis Causes
- Tonsillitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Tonsillitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Tonsillitis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
- Throat pain and fever may be improved with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, for example) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Ease sore throat pain by gargling frequently with warm salt water (8 ounces of warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon salt).
- Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration.
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