Remember that the relevant diagnosis and treatment may be suggested only by a physician. Treating bacterial tonsillitis usually requires using antibiotics, while a viral throat inflammation is usually treated in an asymptomatic manner. Regardless of the cause of the throat infection, it is worth visiting a physician, due to the risk of complications from improperly treated tonsillitis.
Temporarily, you may use proven, effective home remedies to treat tonsillitis. These methods will support the pharmacological treatment and will shorten the course of the disease:
a proper diet when treating tonsillitis your diet should be light, rich in fruit and vegetables. If you use an antibiotic, you also need to take care about the bacterial flora of the gastrointestinal tract – so eat yoghurt every day as they are a valuable source of "good" probiotic bacteria,
gargling the throat with a sage brew or a solution of salt will work antiseptically on the throat and tonsils,
lime tea which induces sweating will help reduce increased body temperature,
raspberry syrup is a perfect source of easily digestible vitamin C, deficiencies of which are often observed in the body during infections of the upper respiratory tract. Drinking raspberry syrup allows you to supplement the deficiency of vitamin C and may shorten the duration of infections.
honey is a natural medication for fighting bacteria and viruses which helps treating infections. Honey also strengthens the body’s immune system. As a result, you will fight the disease faster.
