Tonsilloliths and tonsillitis

<p>Have you ever had a nasty sore throat accompanied by fever, headaches, and difficulty swallowing? It could have been tonsillitis, which may be induced by bacteria or viruses. This week, we go through the signs and symptoms of different types of tonsillitis as well as the lesser-known tonsilloliths or tonsil stones, specifically what they are, how they develop, and how to treat them.</p> <p><strong>TLDR</strong>: Distinguishing the cause of tonsillitis (e.g. bacteria vs virus) is important to ensure that you get the necessary and appropriate treatment for your condition.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/picture-of-the-tonsils"><u>https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/picture-of-the-tonsils</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-to-do-about-cryptic-tonsils-1191883"><u>https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-to-do-about-cryptic-tonsils-1191883</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/tonsillitis/symptoms/"><u>https://www.everydayhealth.com/tonsillitis/symptoms/</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/tonsillitis#when-to-see-a-doctor"><u>https://www.healthline.com/health/tonsillitis</u></a></p> <p>Socials:</p> <p>instagram.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>twitter.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>Credit for theme music: Fresh Time by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031</p> <p>Email: thelabdoctors@gmail.com</p>