How to Use tonsillitis in a Sentence

tonsillitis

noun
  • Children are more prone to tonsillitis than adults for a few reasons.
    — Pao Vang, M.d., Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2023
  • But two days before the test date, Buckingham’s son came down with tonsillitis.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2019
  • Shejust had her fourth child and came down with a chronic case of tonsillitis after one of her older children came home with strep throat.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2023
  • However, the record in question made no mention of tonsillitis.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 July 2025
  • The former investment banker grew up plagued by bouts of tonsillitis, sore throats, and constant visits to nose and throat doctors.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Melton missed the season opener and went without a point in his first two games after returning from back-to-back bouts with tonsillitis and the flu.
    — Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 26 May 2018
  • However, most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a common virus and not bacteria.
    — Philly.com, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Joao Mario could miss out again with tonsillitis, as could Eder who has muscular fatigue.
    — SI.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Kids reported rashes and chronic tonsillitis, but no one knows the extent of the long-term consequences.
    — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026
  • The final straw came during a semester abroad in Italy when Stein came down with a really bad bout of tonsillitis.
    — Michella Oré, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2020
  • The doctor diagnosed Hugo with tonsillitis and sent them home, but Charlene said something just didn't seem right.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Whether tonsillitis goes away by itself depends on whether the infection is viral or bacterial.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The germs that cause viral and bacterial tonsillitis are contagious.
    — Philly.com, 1 Mar. 2018
  • The 32-year-old star said the health scare started when she was diagnosed with tonsillitis while on holiday in December.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Penicillin is available by prescription and can treat gram-positive bacteria that cause illnesses such as strep throat, tetanus, and tonsillitis.
    — Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
  • He eventually was diagnosed with flu and tonsillitis and then discharged, but not before he was photographed lying on the floor cushioned by a coat with an oxygen mask nearby.
    — Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Gertrude Whitney entered the picture when little Gloria got tonsillitis.
    — Nancy Bilyeau, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2016
  • In 1964, when Starr was hospitalized with tonsillitis, Nicol was recruited to play eight shows with the band.
    — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Stein, a Toronto native, had chronic tonsillitis from the age of seven and was severely allergic to antibiotics.
    — Michella Oré, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2020
  • While viral infections will clear on their own, bacterial tonsillitis might require antibiotics.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics with tonsillitis.
    — James Hansen, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
  • But a nurse diagnosed Lila with tonsillitis and sent her home with antibiotics, according to The Daily Mail.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • Then tonsillitis spiraled into sepsis.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This abscess is typically a complication of tonsillitis and usually forms adjacent to the tonsils.
    — Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In 2022, Chambliss suffered from tonsillitis and sleep apnea.
    — Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Milholland died of tonsillitis, anemia and probable exhaustion before the White House protests began.
    — Alli Hartley-Kong, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Hugo Lloris has returned to London after leaving Tottenham's pre-season tour prematurely due to a case of tonsillitis.
    — SI.com, 22 July 2019
  • To treat tonsillitis, prioritize rest and hydration, Clark recommends.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • This follows what is described as persistent tonsillitis and adenoiditis during Chambliss’ time at Ferris State.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Chambliss argued he should’ve been granted a medical redshirt in 2022 at Ferris State due to chronic tonsillitis.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026

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