Tonsils are small masses of lymphoid tissue located around the pharynx. As part of the lymphatic system tonsils serve as a first line of defense by trapping and removing bacteria. Each tonsil is composed of tissue similar to lymph nodes covered by a pink mucous membrane. Tonsils tend to reach their largest size near puberty and they undergo atrophy after. However, they are largest relative to diameter of the throat in young children.
As we know the tonsils are made from lymphatic tissue whose job is to produce antibodies that fight infection. Ironically, such tissue is prone to becoming infected itself. As a result of the infection inflammation occurs and this inflammation is known as tonsillitis, a type of pharyngitis. Tonsillitis is mainly caused by congestion with bacteria and most common in children aged 3 to 7. Tonsillitis may affect other areas at the back of the throat including the adenoids, and there are many types of tonsillitis: acute, recurrent, and chronic.
Signs and Symptoms of Tonsillitis
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the cervical(neck) region: leads to difficulty in breathing.
- White or yellow coating on tonsils
- Headache
- Muffled or husky voice
- Difficult, painful swallowing
- Stiff neck
- Bad breath
- Chills
Causes of Tonsillitis
- Streptococcus bacteria
- Influenza virus
- Epstein Barr virus
- Para influenza viruses
- Adenoviruses
I am thankful it was not asthma as thought by my parents before diagnosis but tonsillitis is still a prominent issue.Diagnosing tonsillitis involves taking a throat swab and culturing the sample.The most common way in treating Tonsillitis is through administration of antibiotics eg. amoxicillin if caused by bacteria while ibuprofen can be given for the pain. However, my tonsils refused to go away and this recurrent tonsillitis would have proven to be too difficult to handle as blockage of the airways can result in lack of oxygen supply and if not vigilant death especially in young children who may not be able to communicate what they are feeling. Since having the tonsillectomy i have not had any complications regarding the matter and my immune system is still in tact despite one it's organs being absent. That strange feeling in your throat may just be your tonsils finding it hard to do its job!!
References
WWW. Webmd.om
WWW. ENTNET.org
WWW. Mayoclinic.org
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