Sometimes, TONSILLITIS is treated with painkillers

Your child will need lots of rest

Saltwater mouth rinses can help.

This can make tonsillitis less painful and reduce how often your child gets it.

Some young children find mouth rinses difficult to do

Some types of Tonsillitis are treated with antibiotics

Painkillers and lots of rest are important too

Too many courses of antibiotics can cause other problems

You can wait and see if the problem gets better by itself

Children often grow out of the problem over a year or so

Your child might need an operation called tonsillectomy