What
are tonsils?
Tonsils are our immunity organs.
They are present as lymph nodes on both sides back of throat. Their primary
function is to provide protection against bacterial and viral infections.
Tonsils are also vulnerable to bacterial and viral attack and cause swelling on
infection. Incase if we remove tonsils the person will become easily affected
by bacterial and viral attack
What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is a condition when tonsils
are attacked by some bacteria or viruses. They cause severe infections leading
to swelling called acute tonsillitis.
How can we identify tonsillitis?
We can identify tonsillitis if there
are swelling in throat, pain in throat, fever, coughing, running nose, chills,
stomachaches, earaches, headache and stiffness in neck. This is mostly common
among children. In children it leads to loss of appetite, increased
irritability and weakness.
What
are tests to identify tonsillitis?
Some tests are carried out to
identify the presence of infection of tonsils.
·
Throat
swab test
·
Epstein
bar virus antibodies test
·
Monospot
test
What
are the sources of tonsillitis?
There are many factors that can cause
tonsillitis. It is occurred due to microorganisms. Most frequently if it is by
virus then it can be spread by affected persons. Touching objects of affected
persons is the most leading source of tonsillitis. Therefore its ratio is high
among children. They play with affected ones and got virus from them.
·
Among
viruses Rhinovirus, Hepatitis A, HIV and Epstein bar virus are involved. They may
b spread by air, objects or by water.
·
While
in case of bacteria streptococcus is most involved bacteria for tonsillitis.
·
Tonsillitis
can also be transmitted genetically. If your elders have tonsillitis in their
genes then it is likely to have greater chances of having infection.
How
can we treat tonsillitis?
We can
take antibiotics to cure tonsillitis in case it is due to bacteria. But taking
medicines can increase bacterial resistance against antibiotics and can also
lead to stomach discomfort. There are some home remedies that may be helpful in
treatment of tonsillitis in a better way
Home remedies for tonsillitis
1.
Use
warm water, mix with salt and gargle with it
2.
Take
rest for most of time
3.
Speak
less as it increase throat fatigue and increase the risk of infection in case
if you have tonsillitis
4.
Keep
your throat moist with water spray
5.
We
can treat it with the help of garlic paste
6.
Take
Two garlic cloves and ground them well
7.
Then
add one spoon of water in the paste and mix them
8.
Now
take a small piece of cotton and keep wet with that paste
9.
Open
your mouth and place it on infection site
10. Remain that piece for about 30 minutes
11. Take deep breath having that paste in mouth
12. Note: Do all this in the presence of sunlight in morning
13. You will recover soon after three to five trials
What diet should eat with tonsillitis?
We
can use those food items during tonsillitis that are soft in nature and are
easy to swallow.
·
Cooked
cereals
·
Cooked
vegetables having low spices
·
Fruits
and vegetables. Don’t use citric fruits
·
Mashed
potatoes
·
Eggs
·
Pasta
·
Macaroni
·
Milk
Some diets should not consume during tonsil infection
·
Avoid
acidic foods like heavy spices and citric fruits and vegetables
·
Avoid
alcohol and caffeine consumption
·
Avoid
foods that are difficult to swallow like crackers and chips




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really informative as i was afraid of operation
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