Tonsillitis

Question 1

Symptoms and signs/ Presentation: What are the SIGN guidelines for tonsillitis? (4)

Answer 1

• Bacterial tonsillitis presentation (pus covering, neck nodes, fever, no cough)
• 6-7 attacks in 1 year
• Disrupting daily activities
• More than 1 quinsy

Question 2

Treatment: How do we treat tonsillitis?

Answer 2

• Tonsillectomy

Question 3

Complications: What can occur as a result of tonsillitis?

Answer 3

• Quinsy