What are the dangers of recurrent tonsil enlargement in children?

Tonsillitis is most likely to occur in autumn and winter. Tonsils are oval-shaped lymphatic organs at the root of the tongue. They can be found from the bottom of the throat when you open your mouth. The tonsils can be seen from the outside, but once a cold or lymphatic disease occurs and a virus invades, the tonsils will first swell, which is quite harmful. Parents need to pay timely attention.

The dangers of swollen tonsils in children

1 When bacteria enter the body, there are quite a lot of pathogens that cause tonsillitis, 70% of which are viral infections, such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza virus, etc. Due to differences in individual constitution, many children will have mild cold symptoms, progressive lymphadenopathy, oral ulcers, etc. after their tonsils are swollen. If the tonsils are excessively swollen, it will hinder the smooth breathing of the nose and cause snoring. Certain viruses may even cause the tonsils to swell to the point of causing symptoms of airway obstruction, making it difficult for children with swollen tonsils to breathe.

Children with swollen tonsils should seek medical attention promptly

2 There are generally two types of swollen and inflamed tonsils. One is purulent tonsillitis, and the other is upper respiratory tract infection. Its symptoms are redness and swelling in the child's throat. Once a child's tonsils are found to be swollen and inflamed, he or she must go to the hospital for treatment in time to effectively control the condition and avoid delaying the condition and causing systemic physical illness.

Children with recurrent tonsil inflammation and swelling may consider having their tonsils removed

3 If children's tonsils are inflamed and swollen and recur repeatedly, and seriously affect the child's sleep quality, breathing difficulties, children's hearing and other problems, tonsillectomy can be considered. However, if it does not affect the child's normal life, surgery is not recommended because tonsillectomy may affect the child's local immunity and reduce the child's body's antiviral ability.

Children with swollen and inflamed tonsils should stay in bed more often

4 Children with swollen tonsils and tonsillitis should try to reduce going out to avoid bacterial invasion again and aggravate the symptoms of tonsillitis. Children with inflamed and swollen tonsils should stay in bed and rest at home more often, because bed rest can relax and rest the brain and various body systems, making people energetic and quick to react, and help improve the brain's blood supply system and enhance the body's protective function.