Medical Insider – Dr. Rhodora T. Entero

Bad Breath, Sore Throat:

Could It Be a Warning Sign of Tonsillitis?

(Part 2)

In our last week’s issue, we started discussing the warning signs of tonsillitis; the reason for tonsillitis’ bad smell; and describing the smell of tonsillitis; 

To continue, let us discuss the Other Tonsillitis Symptoms to Watch Out For.

We have to remember that one of the most obvious tonsillitis symptoms is bad breath. 

However, it has other symptoms to watch out for. The presence of these other signs and symptoms should confirm whether you do have tonsillitis or not. 

These include the following: Chills, Fever, Earache, Headache, Sore throat, Hoarse voice, Stomach pain, Neck stiffnes, Trouble swallowing, Swollen lymph nodes, Tonsils that appear red and swollen, Yellow or white spots on your tonsils, and Tenderness of the jaw or neck due to swollen lymph nodes

When Should You Get Medical Assistance?

Ut us saud tgat you should err on the side of caution and schedule a doctor’s appointment if you suspect you have tonsillitis. 

Get immediate medical help if you notice these serious symptoms along with:

  • aching, 
  • swollen tonsils: 
  • Muscle weakness, 
  • Fever above 103°F (39.5°C), 
  • Sore throat that lasts for more than two days 
  • Stiff neck that doesn’t resolve itself with rest or sleep

Stopping Halitosis Rooting from Tonsillitis

Without treatment, tonsillitis frequently goes away along with bad breath. 

However, even after receiving treatment for the condition, your halitosis might linger for a few days or weeks following the resolution of the original infection.

Here are a few tips for lessening tonsillitis-related halitosis when push comes to shove: GARGLING, MEDICAL TREATMENT, TOSILLECTOMY, and CRYPTOLLYSIS.

In our next issue, we will discuss each of the tips above. (To be continued)