Tonsil enlargement is divided into three degrees: not more than the pharyngeal arch of the palate for the first degree; more than the pharyngeal arch of the palate for the second degree; to reach or over the back of the pharyngeal wall of the center line for the third degree.
Generally, chronic pharyngitis has this sign, or upper respiratory tract infections are easily triggered.
If the enlargement is repeated over a long period of time, surgical resection is required.
Home care points:
1. Tonsils are usually largest at the age of 3 to 10 years, and gradually shrink after 10 years of age, so tonsillitis in childhood is the focus of prevention and treatment.
2. Strengthen exercise, especially in winter, to participate in more outdoor activities, so that the body's ability to adapt to the cold increased, reducing the chance of tonsil inflammation.
3. Keep your mouth clean and rinse your mouth after eating.
4. Acute tonsillitis is mostly caused by bacterial infection, especially pus bacteria, such as streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, etc., so antibiotics must be used, of which penicillin is the most effective, according to the degree of inflammation can be chosen orally or intravenously
5. Chronic tonsillitis or tonsil hypertrophy can be made tonsillectomy, and now more tonsil rapid extrusion cuts, surgery First in the sick child's mouth spray surface anesthetics, wait a little while, the sick child's pharyngeal sensation will be dull, and then let him lie on the bed, the doctor used a kind of instrument called squeeze cutter, in the sick child opened his mouth a moment will be able to remove all the tonsils. The surgery is very quick and is completed before the patient feels any pain. The patient is awake all the time so he is able to eat cold food right away in order to promote vasoconstriction and prevent postoperative bleeding. The surgery does not require hospitalization, and the patient can go home after 1 to 2 hours of postoperative outpatient observation.
6. Eat a semi-liquid diet, such as pasta sheets and egg cakes, for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
On a regular basis, you should also pay attention to avoid stimulating diet, including spicy and baked, fried, spicy, dry food, drink more tea and water to pay attention to rest, warmth, and less talk. Prohibit smoking and alcohol. You can also steam inhalation or nebulized inhalation (with gentamicin, dexamethasone or tincture of benzoic acid) Therefore, preventing colds and flu, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, and improving immunity are the keys to preventing this disease. If it is caused by the working environment and air pollution, the working or living environment should be improved. You should also pay attention to oral hygiene and insist on brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and after meals. Reduce the stimulation of tobacco, alcohol and dust, and also need to correct the bad habit of open-mouth breathing. Physical exercise should be strengthened to enhance physical fitness, prevent respiratory tract infections, use less tobacco and alcohol, and actively treat diseases of the organs around the pharynx. Reasonable arrangement of life, maintain a relaxed mood, avoid worry and depression. Keep the indoor temperature and humidity suitable and the air fresh. It is advisable to eat light, with acid, sweet and yin nourishing some foods, such as fruits, fresh vegetables, green fruits and so on. Often take seasonal lozenges, peppermint throat tablets, and so on.