Osmosis video - Tonsillitis: Nursing process (ADPIE)

Tonsillitis is a common condition in which the tonsils, two small glands located in the back of the throat, become inflamed and swollen due to a viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms can include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and sometimes white patches on the tonsils. Treatment for tonsillitis depends on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms, but may include rest, pain relievers, antibiotics, or, in some cases, surgery to remove the tonsils.