Human thyroid stimulating hormone (hTSH) or thyrotropin is a glycoprotein synthesized by the basophilic cells (thyrotropes) of the anterior pituitary. hTSH is composed of two non-covalently linked subunits designated alpha and beta.
How much does it cost? On average, a tonsillectomy generally costs anywhere from $4,000 to $11,000 without insurance. The cost generally depends on the age of the patient, the location of the hospital or doctor, professional fees charged by the doctor, the facility, anesthesia fees, and insurance.
Antibiotics are not effective treatment for viral tonsillitis. The virus that causes mononucleosis (mono) can lead to tonsillitis that is as severe as tonsillitis caused by bacteria and can take several weeks or more before it goes away. Home treatments such as drinking warm tea and taking over-the-counter pain medicine (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen) may help relieve discomfort.