How to Deal with Swollen Tonsils! A Complete Guide to Medicines, Foods, and Tylenol

Everything from symptoms of swollen tonsils to medication and food recommendations and how to take Tylenol - all at a glance!

Recover quickly with these neck pain relief tips.

⚡Checklist of symptoms when your tonsils are swollen

 

First, let's check the condition of my tonsils.

 

- A burning sensation in the throat, pain every time I swallow
- Fever, headache, body aches
- Lost my appetite! I can barely swallow food.
- When I look in the mirror, my throat is congested and I see white spots.

 

If 2 or 3 of these apply, it is almost certain that you have swollen tonsils.

 

 

Let's get our medicine first! When is Tylenol?

When your tonsils are swollen, the first thing that comes to mind is Tylenol!

 

👉 Tylenol is used to relieve fever and pain, so it is effective when you are temporarily sick.
👉 However, if the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics are needed!

 

If the fever persists for more than a day or the pain is severe,
The right answer is to go to an ENT clinic and get a prescription.

 

And ibuprofen series drugs also have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic functions.
It is also said to be more effective for inflammatory pain 💊

 

 

Foods to eat when your tonsils are swollen 🥄

Have you ever thought this every time you were sick?
“Wouldn’t it be better if I eat ice cream?”

 

But really cold food only has a temporary calming effect,
Rather, it can irritate your throat and make your condition worse 😢

 

✔️So what food do you recommend?

 

- Platycodon grandiflorum, deodeok, and pear juice: Helps relieve bronchial and inflammation
- Ginger tea, apple tea, honey water: warm and gentle drinks for the throat
- Porridge and rice cake: less irritating and easier to swallow

 

 

 

✔️What foods should I avoid?

- Avoid spicy foods, coffee, carbonated drinks, snacks, and other things that irritate your throat.

 

 

When to go to the hospital when your tonsils are swollen

 

It usually gets better in a day or two,
If you have these symptoms, you should go to the hospital immediately!

 

- Fever rises above 39 degrees
- The pain in my throat continues to be severe and I have difficulty swallowing saliva.
- Feeling uncomfortable when breathing
- The inside of the throat looks or smells bad

 

This is a sign that you just can't tolerate 🚨

 

 

 

Don't forget to take some great neck care tips with you!

Drink plenty of water! Drink lukewarm water often.
- Even if it's hard to swallow, you have to force yourself to eat little by little to recover.
- Keep your neck warm with a warm scarf, towel, etc.
- If the air is dry, use a humidifier or a cup of water.

 

 

A final word

If you manage your swollen tonsils well in the early stages,
You can recover quickly without taking medicine!

 

Tylenol Rather than just believing and holding on
Take care of the basics, including food, rest, and hydration.
Don't hesitate to go to the hospital when necessary 🏥

 

If you save this information now
You'll find it much easier to cope with your sore throat next time!

Have a healthy summer 🌿

 

 

 

 

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