Tonsillitis (Inflammation of the Tonsils)

Known Symptoms

Severe sore throat with pain while swallowing
Swollen and red tonsils, sometimes with white patches
Fever, fatigue, or enlarged neck lymph nodes
Bad breath and difficulty speaking due to discomfort

Known Causes

Viral infections such as cold, flu, or adenovirus
Bacterial infections, commonly
Streptococcus species
Frequent exposure to pathogens in crowded environments
Weakened immune system increasing susceptibility to infections

Care

Maintain hydration and consume soft, soothing foods
Take prescribed medications including antibiotics if bacterial
Gargle with warm salt water for symptom relief
Seek ENT care for recurrent or severe tonsillitis

Known Symptoms

Severe sore throat with pain while swallowing
Swollen and red tonsils, sometimes with white patches
Fever, fatigue, or enlarged neck lymph nodes
Bad breath and difficulty speaking due to discomfort

Known Causes

Care

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Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.

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