Throat pain or tenderness
Redness of the tonsils
A white or yellow coating on the tonsils
Painful blisters or ulcers on the throat
Hoarseness or loss of voice
Headache
Loss of appetite
Ear pain
Difficulty swallowing or breathing through the mouth
Swollen glands in the neck or jaw area
Fever, chills
Bad breath
why ? so so ? I was ill last night
At the back of your throat, two masses of tissue called tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter your airways and cause infection. They also produce antibodies to fight infection. But sometimes the tonsils themselves become infected. Overwhelmed by bacteria or viruses, they swell and become inflamed, a condition known as tonsillitis.
Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatin, ice cream, or apple sauce
Gargle with warm salt water