Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue on either side of the back of the neck,
fight off the germs enter the body through the mouth. The tonsils are enlarged and red, and have a yellow or white
Coating.
Most types of tonsillitis are contagious, spreading from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids
someone who is infected. Tonsillitis symptoms are sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck, and problems
Swallow.
The treatment of tonsillitis
Treatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it is caused by a virus or by group A streptococcus bacteria. Doctors
usually can not tell the difference by looking at the tonsils, but can detect strep bacteria with a rapid strep test
or a throat culture.
If tonsillitis caused by a virus infection in the body with its own will. If it is caused by streptococcus bacteria,
the doctor will probably prescribe an antibiotic. If so, make sure that your child completes the full course of treatment
in order to prevent complications.
For children who get tonsillitis often (more than 5-7 times during a 12-month period) or repeat infections over several
Years, doctors may recommend a tonsillectomy to remove the tonsils.
Caring for your child
Kids with tonsillitis need plenty of food and rest. If swallowing so painful that eating is difficult, try serving
Liquids and soft foods, such as soups, milkshakes, smoothies, ice pops or ice.
Make sure that your child drinks plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest, and take his or her temperature regularly. Use an
the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to neck pain. Do not give aspirin or other products
Aspirin, though, because these children are at risk for Reye's syndrome, a disease that can have serious
Complications.
Keep your sick child's drinking glasses and eating utensils separate and wash them in hot soapy water. All Family
Members should wash their hands frequently.
If your child begins treatment with antibiotics for strep, throw his toothbrush and replace it with a new one.
Prevent tonsillitis
Try children away from someone who already make a tonsillitis or sore throat, and that everyone in your family
Good hand washing practices.
If your child symptoms of tonsillitis, call your doctor.