Acute tonsillitis (AT) is an upper respiratory tract infection which is prevalent, particularly in children. The cause is usually a viral or, less commonly, a bacterial infection. Treatment is symptomatic and usually consists of ample fluid intake and pain-killers; antibiotics are rarely indicated, even if the infection is bacterial by nature. The condition is self-limiting and symptoms subside normally after one week.
Homeopaths believe that their remedies are effective for AT – but is there any evidence? A recent trial seems to suggest there is...
Read on: A new trial seems to show that homeopathy is effective for acute tonsillitis
