Tonsillitisinflammation or swelling of the tonsils.

• Adenoids-sits in the back of the nasal cavity and are above the roof of the mouth.

• lingual tonsils- located on the dorsal surface at the base of the tongue

• palatine tonsils- small mass of lymphoid tissue between the pillars of the fauces on either side of the pharynx.

The parts of the respiratory system that are affected are:

THE CAUSETonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria and can pass through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

Home Treatments• Gargling with warm salt

water several times a day• Taking over-the-counter pain

medicines like ibuprofen• Use vaporizer• Drink warm liquids

Surgical Treatments• Tonsillectomy- the

surgery to remove tonsils

• Penicillin is used to fight bacteria in your body.

• In mild cases of tonsillitis take ibuprofen or tylenol for inflammation

PROGRESSION

Symptoms• Fever• Bad breath• Nasal congestion and runny nose• Swollen lymph nodes• Red, swollen tonsils covered

completely or in patches by pus• Difficulty swallowing• Headache• Abdominal pain• Raw, bleeding patches on the

tonsils

Before Surgery After Surgery

Recovery • Pain is most often in the throat, but it may also be located in the ears, jaw or neck.

• Take medications, fluids, and get restBut if the following occur call your doctor

• Bleeding• Fever• Dehydration• Breathing problems