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Acute tonsillitis

MONDO:0020686

An acute inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses or bacteria. Signs and symptoms include fever, enlargement of the tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and enlargement of the regional lymph nodes.

Also known as: acute tonsillitis, acute adenoiditis, infective tonsillitis

6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Inflammatory disease (332) Immune system disorder (148) Respiratory system disorder (137) Tonsillitis (22) Acute disease (20) Human disease (14) Otorhinolaryngologic disease (14) Upper respiratory tract disorder (5) Disorder of pharynx (3)

Trials to join now! 2 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 2

Which tonsil surgery hurts less? new study compares techniques

Disease control Ongoing

This study compares two ways to remove tonsils in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: the traditional method (extracapsular) and a newer partial removal method (intracapsular). Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and painkiller use after surgery in 167 adults. The go…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:09 UTC