Symptoms, course and complications of sore throat
Tonsils or tonsils are located on each side and in thedepth of throat. Their function in the body is to resist infections. If too many bacteria or viruses enter the pharynx, the tonsils "take a hit" on themselves. An acute inflammation begins, accompanied by severe pain.
Tonsillitis in the child: external signs Photo: Getty A clear sign of the disease is the enlargement of the tonsils. Notice how the tonsillitis manifests in the child - the photo shows swelling, redness, white and yellow spots on the mucous membrane. Other symptoms also appear:
- a sharp pain in the throat;
- an increase in cervical lymph nodes;
- coryza;
- cough;
- bad smell from the mouth;
- the temperature is above + 38 ° C.
Distinguish the viral form of the disease from bacterialexternal symptoms are not possible. Angina occurs on average 2 weeks. Without properly selected medications, severe complications develop - tracheobronchitis, rheumatism, inflammation of the ears, kidneys and the inner shell of the heart.
Tonsillitis in the child: medical care and care
If you observe manifestations of your baby,similar to a sore throat, urgently call a doctor. The pediatrician will prescribe an analysis of the sowing from the throat. If the disease is caused by streptococcus, antimicrobial sprays, antibiotics, antiseptic rinses are prescribed. When viral infection requires antiviral drugs and immunostimulants. Anesthetics, antipyretic agents are needed in the initial stage of the disease. The task of parents is to provide the child with the right care, namely:
- Cooking soft food - mashed soups, milkshakes, cereals, jelly, ice cream.
- Drink a sick person every 1-2 hours. As beverages cool tea, fruit juices, jelly are suitable. Well removes swelling and irritation in the throat of water with a small amount of honey and lemon juice.
- Serve food and drink in a separate bowl. Wash thoroughly after use with a detergent.
- Ventilate the nursery a few times a day.
- Often change clothes and change bed linen.
- Soothe and distract the baby from uncomfortable sensations - include him a TV, read, tell tales.
To avoid the spread of infection, aftercontact with the patient should wash hands. Communication with other children is not allowed. Timely medical care and parental care will help get rid of tonsillitis without dangerous consequences. If the disease is repeated regularly, doctors recommend to remove the tonsils. Also interesting:
