Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Services | Waitematā | Te Whatu Ora

Postal Address

Private Bag 93503,
Takapuna
North Shore 0740

Contact Details

Phone (09) 486 8920

Unfortunately faxes have ceased as from 03.05.2021. Referrals can be emailed if access to the E-referral system is not available.

Please email referrals to ReferralORL@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Tonsillitis

Your tonsils are the oval-shaped lumps of tissue that lie on both sides of the back of the throat. Sometimes tonsils can become inflamed (red and swollen with white patches on them) as the result of a bacterial or viral infection; this is known as tonsillitis.
If you have tonsillitis, you will have a very sore throat and maybe swollen glands on the side of your neck, a fever, headache or changes to your voice. In some cases, pus can be seen on the tonsils.
Tonsillitis mostly occurs in young children and  can be a recurrent condition (it keeps coming back).
 
If the tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, antibiotics will be prescribed. If the tonsillitis is caused by a virus, treatment will usually consist of medications to relieve symptoms such as a pain killer.
If tonsillitis occurs often over a period of two or more years, then surgical removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be considered.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/ent-head-neck-surgery/ear-nose-throat-ent-otorhinolaryngology-orl-1/