Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Based on your symptoms—discomfort in the throat and visible redness of the tonsils—this likely indicates an acute pharyngotonsillitis, which is usually viral but can also be bacterial in some cases. Since you’ve started salt water gargles and antibiotics, and are noticing some relief, it’s a positive sign. However, a few key points to consider: Possible Causes: Viral infection (most common): Symptoms are usually self-limiting. Bacterial tonsillitis (e.g., Group A Streptococcus): Can cause more severe symptoms, sometimes requiring a full antibiotic course. Allergic postnasal drip or irritants (smoke, pollution) can also lead to throat discomfort. Gastroesophageal reflux might cause chronic throat irritation if associated with acidity.

There is infection in throat. Which antibiotics you are taking? betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days. It's not serious. It will go with medicine.

Don’t worry… it will take sometime to resolve Instead of saline water gargles… use Betadine gargles Along with PCM if you are experiencing fever Tab Montair LC 1 tab HS