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Medical Corner

How is Tonsillitis Spread?
Tonsillitis spreads through direct contact with
an infected person’s saliva or through droplets
in the air when someone sneezes or coughs.

Sharing drinks or utensils can also spread the
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• For Viral Tonsillitis: Rest, drink plenty of flu-
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lievers (e.g., acetaminophen) as rec-
ommended by a healthcare provider.

• For Bacterial Tonsillitis: If caused by bacte-
ria like Streptococcus, antibiotics are often
prescribed by a doctor.

Home Remedies:
ith the harmattan season now in Gargling with warm salt water, drinking warm
full swing in Abuja, the dry, dusty Symptoms of Tonsillitis tea, and using throat lozenges can help re-
Wair brings an increase in respira- lieve symptoms.
tory issues like sore throats, coughs, and dry
nasal passages. Sore throats are common • Sore throat and difficulty Prevention Tips When to See a Doctor

during this time, but how can you tell if it’s
swallowing • Wash your hands regularly, especially be- If you or someone you know has se-
just irritation or something more, like tonsil- fore eating. vere symptoms like difficulty breath-
• Swollen and red tonsils, with
litis? • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils with ing, drooling (due to inability to swal-
white patches sometimes others. low), or a very high fever, it’s essential
What is Tonsillitis?
• Fever and chills • Cover your mouth when coughing or to seek medical attention.
sneezing to prevent spreading germs.
Tonsillitis is an infection or inflammation of Remember
• Headache
the tonsils, which are two small glands lo-
cated at the back of your throat. These • Loss of appetite Tonsillitis is common and treatable.
glands are part of your immune system and By understanding its symptoms and
• Ear pain
help fight off germs that enter through your causes, you can help protect yourself
• Bad breath
mouth or nose. and those around you during this har-
mattan season.
When they become infected, they swell and
cause discomfort, which can sometimes be
mistaken for a regular sore throat. Nurse Ifedola Opesan
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