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Tonsillitis SAG_Acute-Tonsillitis_191010_01 (Risk factors (Air pollution,…
Tonsillitis
Risk factors
Air pollution
Lack of hygiene
Cigarette smoking
Close or direct contact with people who have throat infection
Exposure to airborne viruses or bacteria that may cause tonsillitis
Age
Pathophysioloy
The microorganisms invade the mucous membranes and infect the tissue
Exhibiting pain, redness and swelling
The infection of the tonsils causes the tissue to be inflamed
Tonsillitis occurs when there is an infection of the tonsils.
Diagnostic methods
Palpation of the tonsil lymph nodes
Oral and throat examination
Causes
Staphylococcus
Whooping cough
Strep throat
Measles
Bacterial pneumonia
Treatment
NSAIDs
Pain medication
Gargling with saline
Tonsillectomy
Antibiotics
Symptoms
Enlarged lymph nodes
Swollen tonsil
Dysphagia
Headache
Sore throat
Definition
Infection and inflammation of the tonsils
