Question

A bad case of tonsillitis can sometimes affect a person's breathing how is this possible

Answer 1

Sometimes the swelling and inflammation can be enough to cause some obstruction in the airway.

Answer 2

Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils. It is caused by viral infection and very rarely by bacterial infection.

It is a very serious problem in case of children, adults and teenagers. The continuous coughing can lead to swelling in the throat which in case affects the passage of airways.

This hindered air passage can cause breathing problems. The inflammation can also affect the passage of air and affects breathing.