Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHoneyChamomile TeaSoupGinger RootPeppermintPopsicles and Ice ChipsTonsillitis Self-Care MethodsOther OTC OptionsWhen to Seek Medical Care
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Table of Contents
Honey
Chamomile Tea
Soup
Ginger Root
Peppermint
Popsicles and Ice Chips
Tonsillitis Self-Care Methods
Other OTC Options
When to Seek Medical Care
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils (glands in the back of your throat). It typically results from a bacterial or viral infection.
Tonsillitis triggers symptoms like swollen tonsils, a sore throat, and pain when swallowing. While viral infections will clear on their own, bacterial tonsillitis might require antibiotics. However, there are some evidence-based home remedies that can help ease or treat uncomfortable symptoms.
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Honey may ease asore throatwhen used as a cough suppressant.The sweetener’s antioxidant and antimicrobial properties might also help combat the bacteria causing your tonsillitis.Consider taking 2 teaspoons ofraw honeybefore bed or adding a spoonful to a warm beverage like tea. However, children under the age of 1 should not consume honey.
Chamomile tea is acommon bedtime remedy, and it may also soothe throat pain associated with tonsillitis. Some research suggests that because chamomile helps lubricate the throat, it might help with pain,hoarseness, and inflammation in the area. Chamomile’s antioxidant properties could support the overall healing process.Either drinkchamomile teaor inhale the steam that it produces if it’s too painful to swallow.
There may be some scientific evidence behind chicken soup’s healing benefits. When you have a sore, inflamed throat due to tonsillitis, you’ll want to include a warm, soothing,soft food like soupto support your recovery.
Choose mild flavors of soup with soft vegetables and mild protein such as chicken that won’t irritate your throat. Go light on the seasoning, but consider including ingredients like carrots, turmeric,onion, and garlic, which may have antiviral,antioxidant, andanti-inflammatoryproperties.
The menthol inpeppermintmight help temporarily relieve sore throat pain and inflammation. Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects could also support the healing process.One study showed that peppermint essential oil’s antimicrobial properties may be similar to those of the antibiotic gentamicin.Consider inhaling a few breaths ofpeppermint essential oil, sucking on menthol lozenges, or making a cup ofpeppermint tea.
The cooling effect of frozen ice pops, such as Popsicles, and ice chips helps numb the throat area, temporarily relieving any pain or inflammation.Ice chipsand Popsicles also help provide fluids to prevent dehydration, especially if you don’t feel like eating or drinking much while sick.Opt for ice pops made with fruit or sugar-free ones with no added sugar.
Saltwater Gargle
Gargling with salt wateris one way to reduce lingering bacteria in the back of the throat and cleanse and soothe the area. Dissolve one-fourth teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces (1 cup) of warm water.Take a mouthful of the mixture, and gargle the liquid in your throat before spitting it out into the sink. You can do this several times a day.
Avoid Hard Foods
Hard, crunchy, or sticky foods are the last thing you’ll want to eat when dealing with a swollen, sore throat. Experts recommend opting for soft foods, particularly if swallowing hurts.These can include soup, ice cream, smoothies, and othersoft-textured foodsto help you get the necessary nutrition while your sore throat is healing.
Get Plenty of Sleep
While research suggests that getting adequate sleep may help prevent illnesses, it’s also important for helping to restore your body.Ensuring you clock enough restful sleep is key to rebuilding the immune system during tonsillitis.
While healing, aim for at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night (or more if possible) if you’re feeling crummy.Focus on keeping yoursleep environmentcool, quiet, and distraction-free, and consider breathing techniques to help ease your body into rest.
Rest Your Voice
Along with resting your body, you’ll also want torest your voice.If you do not have to talk for work, school, or home activities, experts recommend saving your voice until you’re fully better to avoid further irritation to a sore throat.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of fluids can help relieve symptoms and assist your body in clearing the infection. Staying hydrated with tonsillitis can include consuming warm, soothing liquids like tea, soup, and broth.You may also opt for plain water with lemon or a sports drink to maintainelectrolyte balance.
Try Using a Humidifier
Acool-mist humidifieradds moisture to the air and reduces pain, inflammation, and dryness in your throat.Humidifier use may also decrease the chances of viral infections, as altered humidity levels in a particular room may make it more difficult for viruses to survive.
Medicated Throat Lozenges
Medicated throat lozenges with either benzocaine or menthol can help relieve tonsillitis pain.They numb the nerve receptors in the throat and stimulate saliva production to keep your throat lubricated. This can help reduce sore throat symptoms.
Many different flavors of medicated throat lozenges are available OTC. However, check the product label or ask a healthcare provider before using it, as lozenges may not be appropriate for children under age 6.
Throat Sprays and Gargles
Certain types ofthroat sprays and garglesfound at the drugstore work quickly to ease the pain and inflammation of a sore throat.
Throat sprays with the active ingredient phenol, often sold under the name Chloraseptic, work as an oralanalgesicto numb the throat area.Products with benzocaine and menthol, like Vicks VapoCool Sore Throat, also numb pain and irritation in the throat.
OTC Pain Relievers
For fever, aches, and throat pain, you can turn to an OTC pain reliever. These include Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen).
Some research indicates that Tylenol is effective at reducing sore throat pain over the course of two days when taken at regular interval doses.Advilhas also been found to reduce sore throat symptoms when taken for two to five days.
Be sure to select an appropriate dosage according to label instructions. Children younger than 6 months should be given justTylenol, not Advil or Motrin.
When to Contact a Healthcare Provider
While many one-off cases of tonsillitis will go away on their own within a week or two, it’s a good idea to check in with a healthcare provider if you or a child you’re caring for has a severe sore throat for more than two days.They can confirm a tonsillitis (or other) diagnosis and offer guidance on treatment tactics.
You should also consider reaching out to a healthcare provider if you notice:
Seek emergency medical care right away if you or your child experience:
A healthcare provider can determine if antibiotics or other treatment options are needed for a bacterial infection.
Summary
Tonsillitis (an infection of the tonsils) often causes a severe sore throat, swelling, and fever. While many cases of tonsillitis resolve on their own, these symptoms can be quite uncomfortable in the meantime.
Consider using evidence-based home remedies, like warm tea, Popsicles, saltwater gargles, honey (but not in children under 12 months old), a humidifier, and OTC sore throat products, to find relief while you recover. See a healthcare provider if you experience fever, difficulty swallowing, or severe pain along with swollen tonsils.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
MedlinePlus.Tonsillitis.Abuelgasim H, Albury C, Lee J.Effectiveness of honey for symptomatic relief in upper respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ Evid Based Med. 2021;26(2):57-64. doi:10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111336Ashkin E, Mounsey A.A spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep.J Fam Pract. 2013;62(3):145-147.Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S.Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future.Mol Med Rep. 2010 Nov 1;3(6):895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377Pramudya RC, Seo HS.Influences of product temperature on emotional responses to, and sensory attributes of, coffee and green tea beverages.Front Psychol. 2018;8:2264. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02264García-García J, Gracián C, Baños A, et al.Beneficial effects of daily consumption of garlic and onion extract concentrate on infectious respiratory diseases in elderly resident volunteers.Nutrients. 2023;15(10):2308. doi:10.3390/nu15102308Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS.Curcumin: a review of its effects on human health.Foods. 2017;6(10):92. doi:10.3390/foods6100092Lutter R, Teitsma-Jansen A, Floris E, et al.The dietary intake of carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I accelerates and augments the innate immune and anti-viral interferon response to rhinovirus infection and reduces duration and severity of symptoms in humans in a randomized trial.Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4395. doi:10.3390/nu13124395Rouf R, Uddin SJ, Sarker DK, et al.Antiviral potential of garlic (Allium sativum) and its organosulfur compounds: A systematic update of pre-clinical and clinical data.Trends Food Sci Technol. 2020;104:219-234. doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2020.08.006Mashhadi NS et al.Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity: review of current evidence.Int J Prev Med. 2013 Apr;4(Suppl 1):S36-42Goto F, Asama Y, Ogawa K.Sho-saiko-to-ka-kikyo-sekko as an alternative treatment for chronic tonsillitis to avoid surgery.Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 Nov;16(4):216-8. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.02.006Mount Sinai.Peppermint.Singh R, Shushni MAM, Belkheir A.Antibacterial and antioxidant activities ofMentha piperitaL.Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 2015;8(3):322-doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2011.01.019Bathala S, Eccles R.A review on the mechanism of sore throat in tonsillitis.J Laryngol Otol. 2013;127(3):227-32. doi:10.1017/S0022215112003003American Academy of Family Physicians.Tonsillitis.Penn Medicine.6 at-home remedies to ease your sore throat.Jones SE, Maisha FI, Strausz SJ, Lammi V, Cade BEet al.The public health impact of poor sleep on severe COVID-19, influenza and upper respiratory infections.EBioMedicine. 2023 Jul;93:104630. doi:10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104630Chong PLH, Garic D, Shen MD, Lundgaard I, Schwichtenberg AJ.Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review.Sleep Med Rev. 2022 Feb;61:101572. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101572The National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH).Sleep and the immune system.Chaput JP, Dutil C, Sampasa-Kanyinga H.Sleeping hours: what is the ideal number and how does age impact this?.Nat Sci Sleep. 2018 Nov;10:421-430. doi:10.2147/NSS.S163071Riemann D, Baglioni C, Bassetti C, et al.European guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia.J Sleep Res. 2017 Sep;26(6):675-700. doi:10.1111/jsr.12594National Institutes of Health.Cepacol extra strength sore throat cherry.National Institute of Health.Soothing a sore throat.MedlinePlus.Sore throat.DailyMed.Chloraseptic sore throat citrus-phenol spray.DailyMed.Vicks vapocool sore throat- benzocaine and menthol spray.Kenealy T.Sore throat.BMJ Clin Evid. 2014;2014:1509. PMID:24589314Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Sore throat.Overview: Tonsillitis. Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2023.MedlinePlus.Medical encyclopedia: Tonsillitis.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Be antibiotics aware: Smart use, best care.
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Abuelgasim H, Albury C, Lee J.Effectiveness of honey for symptomatic relief in upper respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ Evid Based Med. 2021;26(2):57-64. doi:10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111336
Ashkin E, Mounsey A.A spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep.J Fam Pract. 2013;62(3):145-147.
Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S.Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future.Mol Med Rep. 2010 Nov 1;3(6):895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377
Pramudya RC, Seo HS.Influences of product temperature on emotional responses to, and sensory attributes of, coffee and green tea beverages.Front Psychol. 2018;8:2264. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02264
García-García J, Gracián C, Baños A, et al.Beneficial effects of daily consumption of garlic and onion extract concentrate on infectious respiratory diseases in elderly resident volunteers.Nutrients. 2023;15(10):2308. doi:10.3390/nu15102308
Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS.Curcumin: a review of its effects on human health.Foods. 2017;6(10):92. doi:10.3390/foods6100092
Lutter R, Teitsma-Jansen A, Floris E, et al.The dietary intake of carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I accelerates and augments the innate immune and anti-viral interferon response to rhinovirus infection and reduces duration and severity of symptoms in humans in a randomized trial.Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4395. doi:10.3390/nu13124395
Rouf R, Uddin SJ, Sarker DK, et al.Antiviral potential of garlic (Allium sativum) and its organosulfur compounds: A systematic update of pre-clinical and clinical data.Trends Food Sci Technol. 2020;104:219-234. doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2020.08.006
Mashhadi NS et al.Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ginger in health and physical activity: review of current evidence.Int J Prev Med. 2013 Apr;4(Suppl 1):S36-42
Goto F, Asama Y, Ogawa K.Sho-saiko-to-ka-kikyo-sekko as an alternative treatment for chronic tonsillitis to avoid surgery.Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 Nov;16(4):216-8. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.02.006
Mount Sinai.Peppermint.
Singh R, Shushni MAM, Belkheir A.Antibacterial and antioxidant activities ofMentha piperitaL.Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 2015;8(3):322-doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2011.01.019
Bathala S, Eccles R.A review on the mechanism of sore throat in tonsillitis.J Laryngol Otol. 2013;127(3):227-32. doi:10.1017/S0022215112003003
American Academy of Family Physicians.Tonsillitis.
Penn Medicine.6 at-home remedies to ease your sore throat.
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Chong PLH, Garic D, Shen MD, Lundgaard I, Schwichtenberg AJ.Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review.Sleep Med Rev. 2022 Feb;61:101572. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101572
The National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH).Sleep and the immune system.
Chaput JP, Dutil C, Sampasa-Kanyinga H.Sleeping hours: what is the ideal number and how does age impact this?.Nat Sci Sleep. 2018 Nov;10:421-430. doi:10.2147/NSS.S163071
Riemann D, Baglioni C, Bassetti C, et al.European guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia.J Sleep Res. 2017 Sep;26(6):675-700. doi:10.1111/jsr.12594
National Institutes of Health.Cepacol extra strength sore throat cherry.
National Institute of Health.Soothing a sore throat.
MedlinePlus.Sore throat.
DailyMed.Chloraseptic sore throat citrus-phenol spray.
DailyMed.Vicks vapocool sore throat- benzocaine and menthol spray.
Kenealy T.Sore throat.BMJ Clin Evid. 2014;2014:1509. PMID:24589314
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Sore throat.
Overview: Tonsillitis. Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2023.
MedlinePlus.Medical encyclopedia: Tonsillitis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Be antibiotics aware: Smart use, best care.
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