TONSILLITIS - Meddco

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TONSILLITS
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INDEX

• INTRODUCTION
• TYPES
• SYMPTOMS
• CAUSES
• DIAGNOSIS
• TREATMENT
• PREVENTION
• ABOUT MEDDCO

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INTRODUCTION

• Tonsillitis refers to an inflammation of the two
  oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the
  throat.
• It is most common in children over the age of
  two, adults can also get tonsillitis but it is
  mostly because of a virus.
• Tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could
  otherwise enter your airways and cause infection,
  but sometimes they get filled by bacteria or
  other virus which results into tonsillitis.
• A normal tonsillitis can get cured on its own,
  but the ones caused by bacteria requires medical
  assistance.

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TYPES
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SYMPTOMS

• These are some common signs and symptoms of
  Tonsillitis.
• Red, swollen tonsils
• White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
• Sore throat
• Difficult or painful swallowing
• Fever
• Lymph nodes in the neck
• A scratchy or throaty voice
• Also, bad breath, stomach-ache stiff neck

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CAUSES

• Tonsillitis are most often caused by different
  viruses. The virus that cause common cold are
  often the source of tonsillitis. The viruses that
  cause tonsillitis are Rhinovirus, Epstein-Barr
  virus, Hepatitis A, HIV.
• Tonsillitis can also be cause by various
  bacteria. The most common bacterium causing
  tonsillitis is Streptococcus pyogenes. Around 15
  to 30 tonsillitis are the result of bacterial
  tonsillitis.
• Tonsils are your first line of defence against
  any bacteria or illness. They produce white blood
  cells to fight against any kind of bacteria
  leading to infections or illness.
• It can also spread from a person to person.
  Tonsillitis transfers by air through cough,
  sneezing or saliva.
• Basically, a close contact with a person
  diagnosed with tonsillitis causes it in your
  mouth.

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DIAGNOSIS

• The first thing any doctor does is a physical
  check-up. The doctor uses a lighted instrument to
  check your throat and he may also check your ears
  and nose.
• Then, he may check for scarlatina which is
  associated with some cases of steep throat.
• Your doctor may take the throat culture or throat
  swab culture which helps to find out infections
  in the throat. Which may include strep throat,
  pneumonia, tonsillitis, whooping cough and
  meningitis.
• He can also take your blood sample. This helps to
  find out whether your tonsillitis is bacterial or
  just viral.

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TREATMENT

• The treatment mainly depends on the type of
  tonsillitis. It can be treated at home, with the
  help of medicines or in certain case it may
  require surgery.
• Self-care The person diagnosed with
  tonsillitis requires proper rest and most of his
  diet should include liquid food. Tea with honey
  and salt water gargle helps cure tonsillitis.
  Throat lozenge also helps to sooth the throat and
  delivers pain relief.
• Medications Medication include Nonsteroidal
  anti-inflammatory drug which decreases
  inflammation, Analgesic which acts as a pain
  reliever, Penicillin which helps to stop the
  growth or kills bacteria.
• Tonsillectomy It refers to surgical removal of
  the tonsils. It usually performed in the case of
  sleep-disordered breathing or when the
  tonsillitis occur frequently and doesnt respond
  to other treatments. It may also require to treat
  breathing and other problems associated with
  tonsils. The recovery time for tonsillectomy is
  ususally 10 to 12 days

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PREVENTION

• Washing your hands on frequent basis reduces the
  risk of tonsillitis.
• Limitation on touching your mouth and nose and
  especially not with the dirty hands.
• Practicing good oral hygiene is the major factor
  to prevent tonsillitis.
• No sharing of food or drink with someone who is
  sick.
• Following social distancing and use of a mask
  also prevents tonsillitis.
• Also, if you are on the early stage of it then
  salt water gargle and liquid diet and staying
  hydrated helps to stop the spread of bacteria.

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PREVENTION
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