Where Are My Tonsils Swollen?
Inflamed Tonsils Tonsillitis Is Inflammation of the Tonsils, Two Oval-Shaped Pads of Tissue at the Back of the Throat — One Tonsil on Each Side. Signs and...
Inflamed tonsils
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck.
How do you get rid of swollen tonsils?
Tonsillitis home remedies
- drink plenty of fluids.
- get lots of rest.
- gargle with warm salt water several times a day.
- use throat lozenges.
- eat popsicles or other frozen foods.
- use a humidifier to moisten the air in your home.
- avoid smoke.
- take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation.
How do you check your tonsils?
You can see your tonsils in a mirror by opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue. As part of your immune system, tonsils trap some of the germs that make you sick. When tonsils become infected, they get swollen and sore, and swallowing may hurt.