Home Remedies for Tonsillitis: 8 Useful Tips

Inflammation of the tonsils is one of the diseases that make everyday life extremely difficult. You can find out here which home remedies help with tonsillitis.

Introduction

• The tonsils help to protect our respiratory tract from bacteria and viruses. The palatine tonsils are located on the right and left side of the throat.
• If viruses or bacteria settle in the pharyngeal ring, this causes sore throats, which are mainly caused by difficulty swallowing.
• Tonsilitis can be transmitted by talking, sneezing, coughing, kissing or touching objects. The risk of infection is highest in the first few days and decreases with the start of treatment with antibiotics (in the case of bacteria).

Symptoms of inflammation

• Difficulty swallowing or sore throat
• Reddened, purulent almonds
• Fever
• Bad breath
• Headache
• Swollen neck lymph nodes

Home remedies for tonsillitis: 8 useful tips

• Painkillers such as ibuprofen can help against pain and fever
• Neck wrap (warm or cool)
• You can get special solutions for gargling in the throat at the pharmacy
• Lozenges or throat sprays
• Put on soft and cool food (e.g. ice cream)
• Drink cold drinks (tea and water – no fruit juices)
• Not smoking
• Herbal home remedies in the form of drops, pastilles, tea or for gargling (e.g. sage, lime blossom, myrrh, chamomile)

When to see a doctor?

• Many home remedies can relieve sore throats and swallowing difficulties. However, they are mainly effective for mild complaints and should not be used for complicated, purulent complaints.
• Especially in combination with fever, you should see a doctor if you have a severe sore throat. In this case, you should take the household remedies as a supplement to treatment, in consultation with your doctor.