Introduction to Tonsillitis in Children

We all know that children are more susceptible to diseases such as tonsillitis, so we recommend that everyone should take relevant preventive measures in their lives. Children are prone to tonsillitis in their daily lives mainly because their body immunity is relatively poor and they cannot resist the invasion of bacteria. Also, children usually eat too much hot food. Mothers should know the causes of tonsillitis in children.

Tonsillitis in children

1. Open your mouth wide, press down your tongue, make an "ah" sound, and you can see the small pink lumps on both sides of the throat. These are the palatine tonsils, commonly known as tonsils.

2. Tonsils begin to develop at 10 months old, and the peak period of development is 4-8 years old. Therefore, the tonsils in this age group are slightly larger and stop developing around 12 years old.

3. Tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract. Especially in children, they are an active immune organ and contain lymphocytes and immune cells at various stages of development. They can inhibit and eliminate pathogenic bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose.

What is Tonsillitis

1. Tonsillitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in children and is divided into acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis.

2. Acute tonsillitis is caused by pathogens invading the tonsils. The symptoms are: fever, cough, sore throat, and in severe cases, persistent high fever. The patient has difficulty swallowing. Examination shows that the tonsils are congested, swollen, and festering.

3. If the tonsils have acute attacks more than 4 times a year, it can be diagnosed as chronic tonsillitis, which is mostly caused by pathogens in the tonsillar fossa. Examination may reveal enlarged, congested tonsils, or visible secretions, and swollen submandibular lymph nodes.

Why is tonsillitis prone to recurrence?

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.

Regarding the causes of tonsillitis in children introduced in the article, we should all know why children are prone to tonsillitis. Tonsillitis in children will cause the child's appetite to decrease and the child's ability to secrete saliva will also decrease, so mothers should treat their baby's tonsillitis in a timely manner.