Acute Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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What is Acute Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis?
Infection of the tonsils and pharynx (back of the mouth), either by viruses or bacteria.
Typical Symptoms of Acute Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis
Unable to swallow liquids
Discharge of yellow or green sputum.
Throat swelling
Pain over the back of my head
Difficulty swallowing food due to throat pain
Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Family history of Asthma, Eczema, Allergic rhinitis or Allergic conjunctivitis
Recurrent tonsilIitis / tonsil infections
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Acute Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are you unable to swallow liquids?
Do you have yellow or green sputum?
Is your throat swollen?
Do you have pain at the back of your head?
Do you feel pain when you swallow food?
Treatmentof Acute Tonsillitis / Pharyngitis
This condition may improve without treatment, especially if caused by viruses. The doctor may prescribe pain relievers, and in some cases antibiotics to fight a bacterial infection. Ensuring proper hydration is important as pain makes swallowing and drinking difficult.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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