Do steroids have benefit in treating acute tonsillitis?

Report By: Dr Samuel Hart - F2 Doctor
Institution: Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 13th August 2018
Last Modified: 13th August 2018
Status: Red (incomplete)

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?