Tonsillitis: symptoms of angina tonsillaris
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tonsillar angina
General
Angina is the purulent tonsillitis. The most common infection occurs via the so-called droplet infection. The diseases are more common in winter and spring than in the summer months and are often a consequence of the common cold.
How tonsillitis develops
The most common cause of angina is a common cold. A sore throat, which accompanies most colds, can develop into a bacterial infection. Especially in children, tonsillitis is caused by the cold winter air or the dry heating air. The pharyngeal mucosa becomes dry and particularly susceptible to bacteria.
Symptoms of tonsillitis
First, your child will show the usual symptoms of a cold. These include a sore throat, slightly elevated temperature and slightly swollen lymph nodes. However, if your child has purulent tonsillitis, the symptoms are much more severe. Angina is usually accompanied by severely swollen lymph nodes, difficulty swallowing, fever and inflammation of the vocal cords. In addition, you will be able to see white-yellowish, stripe-shaped or dot-shaped, greasy deposits on your child’s tonsils. These toppings are also called “egg tips”. This coating is often accompanied by an unpleasant bad breath.
treat tonsillitis
You should see a doctor right away if your child has a severe sore throat and high fever. For bacterial angina, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. You can also give your child lozenges at home to temporarily relieve the pain. Even if your child has difficulty swallowing, it needs enough liquid. To prevent the mucous membranes from drying out, your child can inhale and cold calf compresses can help against the fever. If the angina recurs frequently, surgical removal of the tonsils is unavoidable. But don’t worry, this is a routine procedure.
Prevent tonsillitis
You should see a doctor as early as possible so that a sore throat doesn’t turn into a full-blown tonsillitis in the first place. Drinking a lot also prevents the mucous membranes from drying out. Your child should be vaccinated regularly against the flu to prevent illness in advance. A good immune system is particularly important, so always keep your body and feet warm, eat a balanced diet, drink a lot and exercise a lot in the fresh air.