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Tonsillities
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the glands of the throat, which results in a sore throat.Tonsils are a part of body’s defense mechanism and are the first line of defense to prevent respiratory infection. Tonsils can get inflamed due to virus against which the child has not yet developed resistance and also due to bacteria like:- streptococci.
SYMPTOMS
- Cough.
- Headache.
- Sore eyes.
- Body aches.
- Earache.
- Fever.
- Chills.
- Nasal congestions.
- Sore pain and irritation in the throat.
- Redness, swelling of tonsils.
- Swollen and painful nodes felt in the neck.
- Difficult speech and swallowing.
Acute tonsillitis is caused by both bacteria and viruses and will be accompanied by symptoms of ear pain when swallowing, bad breath, and drooling along with sore throat and fever. In this case, the surface of the tonsil may be bright red or have a grayish-white coating, while the lymph nodes in the neck may be swollen.
DO'S AND DON'TS
- Do not go in for tonsil removal unless the condition is very severe and recurrence is frequent.In case of throat pain, salt water gargles relieve soreness.
- Take food that you can tolerate.Try and take liquids in case there is pain while swallowing.
- Drink plenty of fluids and warm drinks.
- Go to bed when symptoms are troublesome.
Do not self medicate Whatever the cause, the worst of tonsillitis symptoms are over in 48 hours. If the symptoms last for more than 3 days and the sufferer start coughing green or yellow mucus, seek medical attention.