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is tonsillitis contagious by air or only when you eat or drink after someone?
( 7 Apr 2006)

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Tonsillitis can either be bacterial OR viral. It usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected. So YES, itis contagious by air or when you eat/drink after someone.


 

 

answered by m on 17 Aug 2007, 7:58:37

 

Hello

 

Tonsillitis is caused by Virus and it is not infected when you eat or drink after someone.

 

Drink plenty of water , hot water , herbal tea or chicken soup will help to relieve congestion.

 




answered by S S on 16 Apr 2006, 6:46:53

 

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