Def- inflammation of tonsils caused by bacteria or virus
Pathophysiology: entry of pathogens will trigger the mast
cells that causes inflammation of tonsils and related symptoms
Etiology - virus- adeno virus, Corona virus , influenza
virus, rhino virus
Bacteria- streptococcus pneumoniae, mycoplasma pneumoniae,
bordetell partusis, corynebacterium diphtherie, treponema pallidum
S/s : sore throat, wide swollen tonsils, white spots,
hoarseness of voice, dysphagia
Medical/nursing mgt:
- Antibiotics- azithromycin, amoxicillin
- Analgesics- acetaminophen, ibuprofen
- Warm water gargles
- Side lying position to facilitate secretion removal
- Tepid sponge bath for managing fever
Distinctive facts:
- Ix- throat swab, CBC
- White spots are present in bacterial tonsillitis characterized by gray furry tongue
- Complications can cause quinsy ( peritonsilar abscess)
- Tonsillectomy a surgical management
Prognosis:
- Prognosis is good and mortality is rare
- However complication of rheumatic fever may occur if not treated appropriately
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