Home remedies
Aside from surgery and antibiotics, there are home remedies that can help relieve the symptoms of tonsillitis:
- Use a humidifier to moisten the air in your home
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Get lots of rest
- Use throat lozenges
- Eat popsicles or other frozen foods
- Avoid smoke
- Gargle with warm salt water several times a day
- Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain and inflammation
- Use throat sprays rather than lozenges for young children, and always check with your doctor before giving children medications. Find out more ways to care for tonsillitis at home.
