Swollen tonsils are usually caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold. Swollen tonsils caused by viruses usually resolve with at-home treatment within a few days. If a bacterial infection has caused your tonsillitis, you'll need antibiotics to clear it up.
How do you treat swollen tonsils in adults?
How is tonsillitis treated?
- getting plenty of rest.
- staying hydrated by drinking enough water.
- taking pain-relieving medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- gargling a saltwater solution.
- using a humidifier.
- eating and drinking warm or cold liquids, such as broths, teas, or popsicles.
What medicine gets rid of swollen tonsils?
Penicillin taken by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus.
