By tonsillitis, it is customary to understand such a disease in which inflammation of the tonsils occurs . In total, children have six tonsils, however, when it comes to this disease, most often they involve inflammatory processes in the palatine part of the oropharynx. Kids up to a year practically do not suffer from this disease, on the contrary, it is typical for adolescents and representatives of preschool age.
Why does tonsillitis occur 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 palatal components. Infection occurs, as a rule, by airborne droplets, that is, after contact with other sick peers. In addition, tonsillitis in children can also be diagnosed in the case of weakened immunity, with chronic diseases in the nasopharynx (caries, sinusitis, etc.).
First signs. Symptoms of the disease
Tonsillitis in children is often called tonsillitis, when the tonsils are inflamed . IN
in this case, young patients often refuse to eat, a rather high temperature rises (up to 38 degrees), there is general lethargy and drowsiness, and in some cases bad breath. Due to spasm of the masticatory muscles, there is a high probability of the inability to open your mouth wide. With an external examination, as a rule, an increase in tonsils is observed, as well as the appearance of light pus.
What is chronic tonsillitis and why does it occur
With prolonged exposure to microflora on the tonsils, the disease most often flows into the chronic stage. The delicate tissue of the tonsils is gradually replaced by coarse, scars and plugs appear, the most favorable conditions for the vital activity of bacteria are created. In the chronic stage, children may complain of prolonged headaches, lethargy, fatigue. Chronic tonsillitis in children occurs due to increased activity of bacteria, as well as after hypothermia. Experts say that the symptoms of the disease are somewhat similar to acute inflammation of the tonsils in the palatine part.
How to treat tonsillitis?In the acute course of the disease, the child must undergo a 10-day course of antibiotics. Specialists, before determining the causative agent of tonsillitis, as a rule, prescribe a wide range of drugs. Then, to relieve the first symptoms, antipyretic drugs and anti-inflammatory drugs are used at the discretion of the doctor. As for the latter, preference is usually given to a variety of sprays and lozenges. In the case of chronic tonsillitis , tonsil washing and subsequent removal of purulent plugs is prescribed. The greatest effect can be achieved thanks to washing and simultaneous physiotherapeutic procedures. If all of the above methods do not help, a complete surgical removal of the tonsils using anesthesia is prescribed.