The main cause of chronic tonsillitis is an inflammatory process on the palatine tonsils. Of great importance is what level of immunity in the body is observed at the time of the initial stage of the disease. Often, incorrect and uncontrolled therapy of angina leads to tonsillitis. For this reason, when the first signs of the disease are detected, you should contact an otolaryngologist immediately.
Symptoms of chronic tonsillitis are manifested in the form of pain in the part of the neck, located in front of the spinal column, and bad breath from the mouth. Often there is a feeling of "coma" in the throat. Also, the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis can manifest themselves in the form of pain in the head and ears. This is due to the compression of the caseous plug in the throat with an increase in its size.
Often, the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis are observed in the form of a small but long-term increase in body temperature, decreased ability to work and general weakness of the body. This results in enlargement of the lymph nodes, whichare under the jaw and are clearly palpable with painful palpation. The symptoms of chronic tonsillitis are usually most acute in the evening, and each person, based on them, is able to immediately determine which disease has overcome him.
Prevention of chronic tonsillitis starts with hygiene. It is important to regularly clean the cavities of the nose and mouth, as well as keep order in the living room. In addition, you should visit the dentist in a timely manner to maintain gums and teeth in a he althy condition. In this way, the occurrence of inflammatory processes and the multiplication of numerous microorganisms can be prevented.
To prevent tonsillitis, clean and humidify indoor air daily, both at home and at work. Thanks to this simple method, you can avoid drying out the nasopharynx. You also need to wash your hands and all items used in the process of eating frequently to limit the entry of pathogenic microbes into the body.
A properly balanced daily diet also prevents the development of tonsillitis. Pathogenic microflora dies under the onslaught of vitamins, fatty acids and trace elements.
In winter (the time when the risk of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, influenza) increases, in order to prevent tonsillitis, it is recommended to take drugs that stimulate the normal functioning of the immune system. Such medicines include IRS-19, Interferon, Remantadin. They have the ability to enhance the protectivefunction in the body. Naturally, such drugs are in addition to the mandatory vaccination.
Chronic tonsillitis often occurs due to improper treatment of the acute form of the disease. For example, refusal to use antibiotics or premature termination of a course of therapy can become dangerous. For this reason, the treatment of acute tonsillitis should be carried out according to the doctor's prescriptions and in no case should independent decisions be made.
