Tonsillitis, or an inflammation in the tonsils, is frequently a manifestation of a viral or bacterial infection in the tonsils. It can be a condition that requires professional medical attention, so our Federal Way dentistry clinic advises that you maintain a lookout for the following warning signs:
- A pain or tender feeling in your throat
- Blisters or ulcers developing in your throat
- A coating of white or yellow on your tonsils
- An unexplained hoarseness, or a loss of voice
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headaches
- Earaches
- Fevers or chills
- Halitosis
- A loss of appetite
- Difficulty breathing through your mouth
- A swelling in the glands of your neck or jaw
