Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Tonsillitis

 Definition

  • Life-threatening chronic disease
  • affects your airways
causes
  • second hand smoking
  • dust
  • mould
  • chemicals
  • pollutants

symptoms
  • wheezing
  • coughing ,especially early in the morning or at night
  • chest tightness
  • shortness of breath
treatment
  • quick- relief medicines
  • long-term control medicine
prevention
  • avoid chemicals
  • avoid dust
  • avoid humidity
summary
Tonsils are lumps of tissue at the back of the throat.There are two of them, one on each side.Along
with the adenoids ,tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clear away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. Tonsils and adenoids work by trapping the germs coming in through the mouth and nose.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Tonsilitis

Definition :

  •  inflammation (swelling) of tonsils  

Causes: 

  • viral infection
  • bacterial infection

Symptoms

  • Trouble swallowing
  • Red swollen tonsils
  • Fever
  • Bad breath

Treatment

  • Getting a lot of rest
  • Drinking plenty of fluids
  • Doing gargles with salt water
  • Sucking on lozenges

Prevention