Condition analysis: Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsil, and pharyngitis is inflammation of throat. These two kinds of inflammation often occur at the same time. The symptoms of tonsillitis are fever, chills, sore throat and swallowing pain.

Guidance: Tonsillitis is treated with supportive therapy to relieve symptoms and anti-infective drugs. Support treatment includes drinking plenty of water and gargling with salt water.

Antibiotics are effective for bacterial infections, and penicillin is still the first choice for most bacteria. However, some bacteria have mutated and more effective antibiotics must be used.

Virus infection is not caused by bacteria, and improper use of antibiotics will aggravate the condition. This infection is best treated with supportive therapy alone. .

A very serious infection requires hospitalization. Failure to swallow can lead to dehydration. At this time, intravenous rehydration is the best, and intravenous injection of antibiotics is more effective.