Tonsillitis is a non-specific inflammation of the tonsils, divided into acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. Acute tonsillitis is mostly seen in adolescents between the ages of 10 and 30, while chronic tonsillitis is mostly caused by a decrease in resistance after acute tonsillitis and the continuous reproduction of bacteria.
You need to know about.
1, B hemolytic streptococcus is the main causative agent of acute tonsillitis.
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3, Acute tonsillitis is divided into acute catarrhal tonsillitis and acute purulent tonsillitis, the latter with heavier symptoms.
4, acute tonsillitis without active treatment can locally lead to peri-tonsillar abscess, acute rhinitis, acute laryngobronchitis; in the whole body can lead to complications such as acute arthritis, rheumatic fever and acute nephritis due to immune response.
5. Most patients with chronic tonsillitis have no obvious self-conscious symptoms.
6. Chronic tonsillitis can easily form foci causing many serious diseases when the body is exposed to cold, humidity, general debility, endocrine disorders, autonomic nervous system disorders or poor living and working environments.
Symptom performance
The former includes fever, chill, poor appetite, fatigue and weakness and aching limbs, while the latter includes sore throat, slurred speech and difficulty in swallowing.
2, chronic tonsillitis mainly manifests as pharyngeal discomfort, foreign body sensation in the pharynx, stinging sensation and bad breath, and tonsillar hypertrophy can cause dyspnea.
Treatment
1.Bed rest, eat liquid and drink more water, strengthen nutrition and unblock stools.
2.Antibiotic treatment, penicillin as the drug of choice, generally continue to use drugs for 5-7 days.
3, local use of mouthwash and gargling tablets.
4. Chronic tonsillitis does not require treatment, but for those with recurrent acute tonsillitis or those affecting other organs, surgery is required.
You need to see a doctor
1.Acute tonsillitis attack, sore throat with fever should be treated by a doctor.
2.Patients with recurrent tonsillitis should consult a doctor to determine if surgery is needed.
3.Patients with tonsillitis who have low fever, joint pain, heart rhythm disturbance and change in urine properties should seek medical attention.
Special Tips
Participate in physical exercise to enhance physical fitness and resistance to disease, and take vitamin C and cod liver oil orally to prevent tonsillitis attacks.