Do steroids have benefit in treating acute tonsillitis?
Date First Published:
August 13, 2018
Last Updated:
August 13, 2018
Report by:
Dr Samuel Hart, F2 Doctor (Doncaster Royal Infirmary)
Three-Part Question:
Does the administration of steroids [PO or IV] give benefit [a reduced duration of admission, reduced duration of pain reported and/or reduced rate of readmission] for patients who present [to acute medical services] with acute tonsillitis?