Tonsillitis, or an inflammation of the tonsils, generally represents a viral or bacterial infection in your tonsils. It can be a condition that requires medical attention, so our Lynnwood dental clinic advises that you be on the lookout for the following warning signs:
- A pain or tenderness in your throat.
- A coating of white or yellow on your tonsils.
- The development of blisters or ulcers in your throat.
- An inexplicable hoarseness, or a loss of your voice.
- Headaches.
- Earaches.
- A loss of appetite.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Difficulty breathing through the mouth.
- A swelling in the glands of your neck or jaw.
- Fevers or chills.
- Halitosis.
