Healthline Networks, Inc. Drugs & Treatments
Treatments
Treatments Directory
Drugs
Drugs Directory Drug Interaction Checker Pill Finder Drug Compare
Treatment Search
Help me choose:  
Treatments for Tonsillitis

Overview

Treatment of tonsillitis usually involves keeping the patient comfortable while the illness runs its course. This supportive care includes bed rest, drinking extra fluids, gargling with warm salt water, and taking pain relievers?usually NSAIDs?to reduce fever. Frozen j...More »

23
Treatments for Tonsillitis

FIND A DOCTOR

Tests
Expand

1.
A throat swab culture, or throat culture, is a test commonly used to diagnose bacterial infections in the throat. These infections can include strep throat, pneumon...  More »
2.
A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More »
3.
A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of...  More »
Toptop

Surgical Procedures
Expand

1.
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat. Tonsils house white blood cells to ...  More »
Toptop

Prescribed Medications
Expand

1.
PENICILLIN G (pen i SILL in G) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More »
2.
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More »
3.
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More »
4.
ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vi...  More »
5.
CEFACLOR (SEF a klor) is an cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral inf...  More »
6.
AZITHROMYCIN (az ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, ...  More »
7.
CEFADROXIL (sef a DROX il) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral...  More »
8.
CEFDINIR (SEF di ner) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infe...  More »
9.
CEFDITOREN (sef DIT or in) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral...  More »
10.
CEFPODOXIME (sef pode OX eem) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vi...  More »
11.
CEFPROZIL (sef PROE zil) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral i...  More »
12.
CEFTIBUTEN (sef TYE byoo ten) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vi...  More »
13.
CEFUROXIME (se fyoor OX eem) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vir...  More »
14.
CLARITHROMYCIN (kla RITH roe mye sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, f...  More »
Toptop

Over the Counter Medications
Expand

1.
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More »
2.
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More »
3.
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.  More »
Toptop

Self Care
Expand

1.
Salt Water Gargles
2.
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More »
Toptop
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

Follow Yahoo! Health on and become a fan on

Sponsored Links

Tonsillitis Pictures
Tonsillitis Pictures
See What Tonsillitis Looks Like & Learn the Best At-Home Treatments.
EverydayHealth.com/tonsillitis
Tonsillitis symptoms?
Tonsillitis symptoms?
Diagnose your symptoms accurately with an analytics diagnostic tool
www.WhatsMyDiagnosis.com
Tonsil Stones Solutions
Tonsil Stones Solutions
Get Tonsil Stone & Bad Breath Cures at TheraBreath Today. Shop Now.
www.TheraBreath.com
Follow @YahooHealth on
Related Videos
More Videos »
Health Search
 

Check your Symptoms

Discover possible causes based on your symptoms

 

Search for Treatment

 

Find a Doctor

 

Search for Drugs

Sponsored Links

Tonsillitis Pictures
Tonsillitis Pictures
See What Tonsillitis Looks Like & Learn the Best At-Home Treatments.
EverydayHealth.com/tonsillitis
Tonsillitis symptoms?
Tonsillitis symptoms?
Diagnose your symptoms accurately with an analytics diagnostic tool
www.WhatsMyDiagnosis.com
Tonsil Stones Solutions
Tonsil Stones Solutions
Get Tonsil Stone & Bad Breath Cures at TheraBreath Today. Shop Now.
www.TheraBreath.com