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Print: - My child gets tonsillitis a lot. Should we remove his/her tonsils?
- Should I take antibiotics?
- What problems could my child have later if he/she has a tonsillectomy?
- What can I do to make myself more comfortable?
- Is there any medicine I can take to help with the pain and fever?
- If I have strep throat, will I get tonsillitis?
- How long after I get tested will I know whether I have tonsillitis?
- When should I see my doctor?
- I wake up a lot at night. Could this be related to tonsillitis?
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 02/11
Created: 08/09
