What should I do if my tonsils are inflamed?

The tonsils in the throat have an anti-bacterial and anti-viral defense function, like a guard at the gate, and are the body’s first immune organ, actively resisting and destroying bacteria from the mouth and nose.

A. Why are tonsils prone to inflammation? Tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract and are the first to be invaded by bacteria and viruses from the nose and mouth. The pathogens of tonsillitis are hidden deeper, and it is very easy to form foci that are not directly treated, and the foci are often not completely removed and left hidden. There are three common causes of tonsillitis, namely pathological causes, acute bacterial infections and viral infections.

In general tonsillitis is caused by acute infections, viral infections. When the immune function is low, or by the influence of adjacent tissues and organs susceptible to this disease.

From a pathological point of view, it can be divided into catarrhal tonsillitis, follicular tonsillitis and cryptic tonsillitis; acute bacterial infections are mainly beta-hemolytic bacterial infections of type A. The tonsils are a hiding place and are easily infected repeatedly after the formation of foci.

Second, tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic Tonsillitis is divided into acute and chronic, in addition to sore throat, fever, and sometimes cause serious complications.

1, acute tonsillitis: the most common is a sore throat, most of the general discomfort, chills, fever, pain in the limbs, etc.. Some babies also have ear pain and stuffy ears, some accompanied by stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and so on.

2, chronic tonsillitis: often have a dry throat, foreign body sensation, itching, irritating cough, bad breath and other symptoms, often with a history of acute inflammation. A part of the performance of the tonsils are different degrees of enlargement, another part of the tonsils fibrosis, shrinkage.

3, the danger of tonsillitis: bacteria multiply in the tonsils, the toxins produced with the blood into the body, leading to many important organs disease, such as nephritis, rheumatism, etc., the danger of these complications far more than tonsillitis itself.

The way to prevent tonsillitis 1, often open the windows to keep the indoor air fresh. Avoid smoking indoors to reduce the irritation of the baby’s throat.

2.Cultivate good hygiene habits, such as washing hands before and after meals and cutting nails regularly.

3.Encourage more outdoor activities, exercise and improve their resistance.

4. Dress appropriately and ensure a good sleep and a nutritious diet.

The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time. The time for surgical treatment can be done all year round, and it is recommended to choose a comfortable season that is not too hot or too cold for care.