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			| TonsillitisThe main symptom of
		tonsillitis is a sore throat, which usually appears red and inflamed along with
		the tonsils. The tonsils may have spots on them or pus that covers them in
		patches or entirely.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerCharles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
Current as of:
                May 4, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology |  |  |  |  |  |