*😷 TONSILLITIS – Sore Throat Alert! 🔥* *What is it?* Inflammation of the *tonsils* (two lymph nodes at the back of the throat), often caused by *viral or bacterial* infection. — *🔍 Common Symptoms:* ✔ Sore throat 😣 ✔ Red, swollen tonsils (sometimes with white patches) ✔ Pain when swallowing ✔ Fever & chills ✔ Bad breath ✔ Swollen neck lymph nodes — *🧫 Causes:* • Viruses (e.g. cold/flu viruses) • Bacteria – especially *Streptococcus* (Strep throat) — *💊 Treatment:* • Rest & fluids 🛌💧 • Paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain/fever • Antibiotics (if bacterial) 💊 • Warm salt-water gargles 🧂 • Tonsillectomy (removal) for chronic/recurrent cases — *⚠️ See a Doctor If:* • Severe or persistent sore throat • Difficulty breathing or swallowing • High fever • Repeated infections — *🛡️ Prevention Tips:* • Wash hands often ✋ • Avoid sharing utensils 🥄 • Stay away from infected individuals • Boost immunity 🍎 — 💬 *Your throat speaks volumes — listen to it!*