In addition, teach your children to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze. And if your child does have tonsillitis, make sure no one else uses his or her drinking glasses and eating utensils. Wash those items carefully in hot, soapy water or a dishwasher. Here are some suggestions to help ease the symptoms of tonsillitis. Get plenty of rest.
Sleep helps the body fight infection.
Drink plenty of warm, soothing liquids. Soup, broth and tea are good choices. In fact, recent studies show that chicken soup may help fight bacteria. Gargle with warm saltwater. If your child is old enough, gargling several times a day can help relieve throat pain.