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Health advice on tonsillitis Tonsillitis can last up to a week depending on the source of the infection. If nausea, vomiting, and a high temperature accompany it, it could be a streph infection, which requires immediate medical attention. Meanwhile whatever the reason for the inflamed tonsils you need to make sure that utensils, towels and other objects used by the person with the infection are kept separate and not shared.
This helps to contain the infection. To ease the ache in the throat, try a vapor treatment. Bring a pan full of water to boil.
Once it starts steaming drops 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil into it and inhale the healing vapors. This will help soothe the inflamed tonsils.
Drinking hot herbal teas will also help. You could try a variety of them including peppermint, lavender and chamomile. All of these are safe, non-toxic ways of healing the body. You can find most of these teas in many grocery stores or specialty health food stores. Including more liquid foods, such as juices and soups, in your diet for the duration of the illness may help. Another home remedy that helps sooth an aching throat is gingerroot. Boil a liter of water. Add a two-inch long piece of fresh gingerroot that has been thoroughly cleaned and chopped, grated or crushed. Boil this mixture for 3-4 minutes. Allow it to cool and add dark honey to taste. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to this and keep sipping it either warm or cold through the day.
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