Tonsillitis

Seven questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Led with the right place
8 of 12 answers
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Led with the right place
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
10 of 14 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
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The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
white pus spots on my tonsils how urgent is it
111 or urgent GP
●Less urgent on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111
●Not up front on AI Mode Google AI Mode Right place, not up front
The NHS says call NHS 111
●Less urgent on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) See a GP or pharmacist
The NHS says call NHS 111
tonsillitis not gone after a week
See a GP
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says see a GP
●More urgent on ChatGPT ChatGPT (logged out) Get help today
The NHS says see a GP
my son has a sore throat and now can't swallow even his own spit
Call 999
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
my throat is really swollen and I'm struggling to breathe with tonsillitis, what should I do
Call 999
Google AI Overviews Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
Google AI Mode Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
ChatGPT (logged out) Led with the right place
The NHS says call 999, or go to A&E
How long does tonsillitis usually last?
3 to 4 days
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually clears in 3 to 4 days
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually clears in 3 to 4 days
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says usually clears in 3 to 4 days
Can I give aspirin to my 10 year old for tonsillitis pain?
Not under 16
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says do not give to under 16s
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says do not give to under 16s
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says do not give to under 16s
Should my child gargle with salt water for tonsillitis?
No single NHS line
●No UK source on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews No UK source
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Matches the NHS Not up frontDiffers from the NHSMore urgent

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 14 with sources
NHS websiteNHS10
American Academy of Family PhysiciansUS website2 FacebookForum or social media2 Mayo ClinicUS hospital2 YouTubeVideo2
StayWell (Health Information Library)US health website1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS3
American Academy of Family PhysiciansUS website2 FacebookForum or social media2 Mayo ClinicUS hospital2 YouTubeVideo2
StayWell (Health Information Library)US health website1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 7 with sources
NHS websiteNHS7
MedsafeNew Zealand government1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 0 with sources

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