Causes of swollen tonsils in children

Children are relatively young and their immune system is not yet fully developed. If they are not properly cared for, their tonsils may swell, which is also a manifestation of tonsillitis. Especially in the autumn and winter seasons, it is easy to cause such symptoms. Children may also cause the spread of such germs and microorganisms in schools or kindergartens. Let's take a brief look at the causes of swollen tonsils in children.

Causes of swollen tonsils in children

1. Tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract, and bacteria and viruses from the mouth and nose are the first to invade them.

2. The tonsil fossa is the place where bacteria and metabolic products are most likely to accumulate. It is a place where dirt and filth are hidden. As long as the humidity and temperature are suitable, it is easy to be infected.

3. The tonsil pits are sparsely packed with lymphocytes and other migratory cells, forming a "pit epithelial network" that becomes the site for the body to fight against pathogens and toxins.

4. Because there are many deep pits on the tonsils, if you suffer from tonsillitis, the pathogens are hidden deep and it is very easy to form lesions. Whether it is oral medication or intravenous medication, the effect is not direct and the lesions cannot be completely eliminated. In addition, children's immune systems are not yet fully developed, so they are susceptible to repeated attacks by pathogens and repeated attacks.

Treatment

1. Antibiotic treatment

Antibiotics are fast-acting in treating acute tonsillitis and can quickly control acute symptoms, but symptoms are prone to recurrence. Repeated use of antibiotics can easily lead to drug resistance, damage liver and kidney function, reduce immunity, and destroy the body's normal flora.

2. Application of lozenges

Lozenges have a good taste and are easily accepted by patients. However, if lozenges are taken frequently, (1) the bacteria may develop drug resistance; (2) they may damage normal oral bacteria, causing an imbalance in the normal oral flora and leading to other oral diseases.

3. Tonsillectomy

As people become more aware of the importance of tonsils as an immune organ, modern medicine does not advocate the easy removal of tonsils. If they are removed, the respiratory barrier will be lost and the entire immune system of the human body will be affected. However, surgical treatment is not ruled out for children with concurrent serious systemic diseases.