Tonsillitis or angina is the inflammation of one or both palatine tonsils (oval, fleshy and large masses that are found in the lateral wall of the oropharynx on each side of the throat).
These groups of tissues contain the cells that produce antibodies useful in the fight against infection.
They are groups of tissues that contain cells that produce useful and necessary antibodies in the fight against infection.
What causes tonsillitis?
The cause of tonsillitis is usually a viral infection. Bacterial infections such as strep throat can also cause tonsillitis.
What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?
Symptoms of tonsillitis include:
- Sore throat, which can be serious
- Red and swollen tonsils
- Difficulty to swallow
- A white or yellow layer on the tonsils
- Swollen glands in the neck
- Fever
- Bad breath
In young children who can not describe how they feel, some of the symptoms of tonsillitis may be:
- Drooling due to difficulty or pain when swallowing
- Not wanting to eat
- Unusual agitation
What is a Tonsillectomy?
Is the surgery to remove the tonsils
• You have tonsillitis often
• Has bacterial tonsillitis that does not improve with antibiotics
• Your tonsils are too large and cause you difficulty breathing or swallowing
• After surgery, your child can usually go home.
Very young children and people who have complications may need to stay in the hospital at night.
It may take a week or two before your child fully recovers from the surgery.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/tonsillitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378479