Which department should I visit for sore tonsils?

　　For tonsil pain, one can generally visit the otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) department.

　　Tonsils are a pair of important lymphoid tissues located in the throat. Tonsil pain is usually caused by tonsillitis, which occurs when the pharynx becomes infected with various pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria. Patients should seek evaluation and treatment from an otolaryngologist. Tonsillitis includes conditions such as acute suppurative tonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess, and typical symptoms include sore throat, swollen tonsils, and difficulty swallowing. If diagnosed with tonsillitis, patients are generally treated under medical supervision with anti-inflammatory medications. Commonly used drugs include azithromycin tablets, cefixime capsules, and cefaclor capsules. In severe cases where symptoms significantly impair normal swallowing or cause breathing difficulties, surgical interventions such as tonsillectomy or tonsillar dissection may be recommended by a physician.

　　Patients should pay attention to daily diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and drinking alcohol, and engage in appropriate physical exercise to help strengthen their immune system.