Under tonsillitis commonly understood as a disease in which there is inflammation of the tonsils.Altogether there are six children tonsils, however, when it comes to this disease usually involve inflammation is in the palatal part of the oropharynx.Babies under one year does not suffer from this disease, on the contrary, it is typical for teenagers and representatives of preschool age.
What causes tonsillitis in children
Experts say that the main cause of this disease is the presence of a bacterial infection in the body, which in turn affects the above and palatal component.Infection is usually by airborne droplets, that is, after contact with other patients peers.Furthermore, tonsillitis children may also be diagnosed in the case of immunosuppressed chronic disease in the nasopharynx (caries, sinusitis etc.).
first signs.Symptoms of the disease
Tonsillitis in children often referred to as a sore throat, when inflamed tonsils.In this case, young patients often refuse to eat, raised quite a high temperature (38 degrees), there is a general lethargy and sleepiness, in some cases, halitosis.Because lockjaw likely inability to open his mouth wide.At external examination, as a rule, an increase in the tonsils, as well as the appearance of pus light.
What is chronic tonsillitis and why it occurs
Leaving the microflora in the tonsils often the disease spills over into the chronic stage.Soft tissue is gradually replaced by gross tonsils appear scars and cork, to create the most favorable conditions for the life of bacteria.In the chronic stage, children may complain of prolonged headaches, lethargy, fatigue.Adenoid occurs in children because of increased activity of the bacteria, as well as after exposure.Experts say that some symptoms are similar to acute inflammation of the palatine tonsil.
Than to treat tonsillitis?
In acute course of the disease the child must undergo a mandatory 10-day course of antibiotics.Specialists to determine the causative agent of tonsillitis usually prescribe broad-spectrum drugs.Then, in order to facilitate the first symptoms used antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs at the discretion of the physician.Regarding the latter, preference is usually given to a variety of sprays and lozenges.In the case of chronic tonsillitis appointed by washing and subsequent removal of the tonsils purulent plugs.The greatest effect can be achieved through the simultaneous washing and physiotherapy.If all of the above methods is not effective, the complete surgical removal of the tonsils using anesthesia.
