Tonsillitis

 Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis are inflammation of tonsils.

Tonsils are two small masses of tissue at side of throat.

Its main function is to defend the body against toxic substances that found in blood. 

Tonsillitis are inflamed tonsils, inflammation due to infection or due to toxic substances. 

When tonsils infected it become swollen, red and tender also cause to swollen lymph node to fight against infection.

A grayish-white or yellowing coating cover the part or whole part of tonsils.

Types Tonsillitis

1. Acute tonsillitis

Caused by bacteria or virus.

2. Subacute tonsillitis 

Caused by bacteriaum Actinomyces.

2. Chronic tonsillitis

Due to long period of infection.

3. Recurrent tonsillitis

Multiple episodes of infection.

4. Peritonsillar abscess/quinsy

Localized collection of pus in one of tonsils and the wall of throat.

Etiology

1. Bacterial and viral infection

Bacteriaum Group A beta -streptococci 

2. Contact with infected person secretions

3. Toxic substances in body

4. Glandular fever (viral infection caused high temperature (fever) a severely sore throat)

Clinical Manifestations

1. Swelling and pain in throat

2. Severe sore throat

3. Difficulty and pain in swallowing

4. Glandular fever

5. Stiff neck

6. Muscle pain; myalgia

7. Swelling in lymph node in neck

8. Swelling of eyes, face and neck

10. Foul breath; halitosis

12. Snoring

Diagnostic Evaluation

1. Throat culture

2. Throat examination

Management 

1. Pain management

Analgesic; Acetaminophen 

2. Antibiotics

Erythromycin, Clarithromycin

Surgical Management

1. Tonsillectomy

Remove the tonsils.

Home Remedies for Tonsillitis

1. Do detoxification; drink orange and Aloevera juice.

2. Stay hydrated

3. Gargle with warm salt water and Fenugreek seeds.

4. Drink frozen liquid, help to numb the throat

5. Take hot herbal  tea and soups

6. Do physical activity help to eliminate toxic through skin and kidneys.