Chronic tonsillitis is called the inflammatory process, which develops on the tonsils. The disease is considered one of the most common in children under 12 years old. But the attention of ENTs and pediatricians to chronic tonsillitis is explained not only by its frequency.
Chronic tonsillitis - causes
It is known that children often get sick, especially acute respiratory diseases, which are caused by pathogens - fungi, bacteria, viruses. If these microbes attack the tonsils more than once, the defenses of the body do not have time to develop to the necessary extent. In addition, the development of chronic tonsillitis leads to improper treatment of infections with antibiotics.
Chronic tonsillitis - symptoms
Recognize the disease is not difficult. To suspect chronic tonsillitis it is possible on local reactions:
- redness;
- increased tonsils and their friability;
- purulent secretions;
- an increase in the cervical lymph nodes.
In addition, the signs of chronic tonsillitis include frequent tonsillitis, discomfort when swallowing, bad breath. Possible headaches, restless sleep, subfebrile temperature (37-37.5 ° C).
Is chronic tonsillitis dangerous?
This disease is alarming is its complications. On the surface of the tonsils accumulate pathogenic microorganisms, which can spread throughout the body and affect other organs. It can be:
- inflammation of the lungs, ear, oropharynx;
- rheumatism;
- kidney disease;
- intensification of allergic reactions.
Treatment of chronic tonsillitis in children
If the child has a simple form of the disease, conservative treatment is indicated. It includes:
- general strengthening measures (immunotherapy, balanced nutrition, physical education, hardening);
- therapy with antibiotics or bacteriophages based on the results of inoculation;
- Physiotherapeutic procedures (UHF, ultraviolet radiation, ultrasound).
In addition, are widely used in the treatment of tonsillitis chronic rinsing and irrigation with antiseptic solutions for the leaching of pathogenic microbes. Also, using a syringe with a special tip, purulent plugs on the tonsils are removed from the medical facility.
Traditional treatment of chronic tonsillitis also includes daily rinses with ready-made herbal tinctures (rotokan or elekasolom), water tincture of propolis, decoction of celandine (1 tablespoon per 1 cup of boiling water), apple vinegar (1 tbsp diluted in 1 cup boiled water ).
If chronic tonsillitis has led to the defeat of other body systems, the removal of inflamed tonsils is indicated.