Could I have tonsiliitis? A few weeks back, I got the flu shot (Which is required, working in a hospital). Afterwards, I got sick and had quite a few problems with my throat and I also think I had a touch of bronchitis. Now, however, I am well and all, but only my tonsils hurt. Especially when I yawn. It is also sometimes hard to swallow food when I am eating because they feel so swollen. Do you think this could be serious or will just go away?