Self Help For Swollen Tonsils

• Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of water).
• Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy (low in sugar).
• Eat soft foods. Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods.
• Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend the most time.
• Drink plenty of fluids. Soup, broth and tea are good choices.
• Get plenty of rest. Sleep helps the body fight infection.
• Boost intake of Vitamin C.