Infection of the tonsils causing them to become inflamed
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What are the differences between bacterial and viral tonsillitis?
Bacterial; swollen uvula, red uvula, swollen tonsils, white spots on tonsils and uvula, tongue will look grey
Viral; throat redness and swollen tonsils
Chest pain, shortness of breath, pleuritic rub on auscultation, dry cough, fever
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What is treatment for pleurisy?
Antibiotics, painkillers, NSAIDS
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What are the differences between bacterial and viral tonsillitis?
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Bacterial; swollen uvula, red uvula, swollen tonsils, white spots on tonsils and uvula, tongue will look grey
Viral; throat redness and swollen tonsils
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