Tonsils often swell, how to take care of them

1. What are tonsils? What is its physiological function? 1. Open your mouth wide, lower your tongue, and make an "ah" sound. You can see the small pink meat masses on both sides of the throat, which are the palatine tonsils, commonly known as tonsils. There are 10 to 20 crypts on the surface of the tonsils, which lead to the deep parts of the tonsils. Usually, there are many bacteria hidden in these crypts, but the tonsils are not inflamed. Only when you are overtired, catch a cold, and the body's resistance decreases, bacteria in the crypts multiply, and the pathogenic bacteria can cause tonsils to become red, swollen, inflamed, and suppurative. 2. Tonsils begin to develop from 10 months old, and the peak period of development is between 4 and 8 years old. Therefore, tonsils are slightly larger in this age group and stop developing around 12 years old. 3. Tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract, especially in childhood. They are an active immune organ and contain lymphocytes and immune cells at various stages of development, such as T cells, B cells, phagocytes, etc., so they have both humoral immunity and Produce various immunoglobulins and also have certain cellular immune effects. It can inhibit and eliminate pathogenic bacteria and viruses entering from the mouth and nose. The immunoglobulin TgA produced by tonsils has strong immunity. It can inhibit the adhesion of bacteria to the respiratory mucosa and inhibit the growth or spread of bacteria. It also neutralizes and inhibits viruses. IgA can also enhance phagocytosis through complement activation. Cell functions. 2. What is tonsillitis? 1. Tonsillitis is a common and frequently-occurring disease in childhood. It is divided into acute tonsillitis in children and chronic tonsillitis in children. 2. Acute tonsilitis in children is caused by pathogens invading the tonsils. The symptoms are: fever, cough, sore throat, and in severe cases, high fever that persists and the patient has difficulty swallowing. Examination shows that the tonsils are congested, swollen, and purulent. 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 tonsil fossa. Examination shows tonsillar hypertrophy, congestion, or secretions, and submandibular lymph node enlargement. 3. Why are tonsils easily inflamed and prone to recurring attacks? What should we do? 1. Tonsils are the portals of the respiratory tract, and bacteria and viruses in the mouth and nose are the best choice to invade them. 2. The tonsillar fossa is most likely to accumulate bacteria and metabolites, and is a place where dirt and evil practices are stored. As long as the humidity and temperature are appropriate, it is easy to become infected. 3. The tonsil pits have sparse skin, and lymphocytes and other wandering cells are often seen in them, forming a "foveola epithelial fine mesh", which becomes a place where the body fights pathogens and toxins. 4. Because there are many deep dimples on the tonsils, if you suffer from tonsillitis, the pathogens are hidden deep and can easily form lesions. Whether it is oral medication or intravenous administration, the effect is not direct and the lesions cannot be completely eliminated. In addition, children's immune systems are not yet perfect, so they are susceptible to repeated attacks by pathogens and repeated attacks. 4. What harm does tonsillitis do to the human body? Diseases in almost every system of the human body are related to tonsils. The most common ones are: 1. Recurrent inflammation of the tonsils can easily cause local complications in surrounding organs. Such as: pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, pneumonia; otitis media; rhinitis, sinusitis, lymphadenitis, etc. 2. Tonsil pathogens are most likely to cause immune system dysfunction and cause systemic complications. Such as rheumatic fever (rheumatic arthritis, rheumatic heart disease), skin diseases (psoriasis, exudative erythema multiforme), myocarditis, kidney disease, nephritis, asthma, diabetes, blood diseases and other refractory diseases. 5. What should I do if I have tonsillitis? What are the treatments and what are their pros and cons? 1. Antibiotic treatment: Antibiotics are quick to treat acute tonsillitis and can quickly control symptoms in the acute phase, but they are easy to relapse. Repeated use of antibiotics can easily lead to drug resistance, damage liver and kidney functions, reduce immunity, and destroy the normal state of the human body. flora. 2. Application of lozenges Lozenges taste good and are easy for patients to accept. However, if they are taken frequently, the bacteria will (1) become resistant to antibiotics; (2) it will easily damage the normal bacteria in the oral cavity, causing imbalance of the normal oral flora and causing other diseases. Oral diseases. 3. Tonsillectomy As people realize the importance of tonsils as an immune organ, modern medicine does not advocate easy removal of tonsils. If removed, the barrier of the respiratory tract will be lost and the entire immune system of the human body will be affected. However, it is not suitable for serious systemic complications. Children with the disease are not excluded from surgical treatment. 4. Local external treatment There are many methods for local treatment of tonsils. Clinically, there are tonsillar crypt flushing, intratonsillar drug injection, local cautery, local spraying, laser treatment, etc. Although these methods can inhibit bacteria and clear lesions, they are relatively Pain, among the local external treatments, traditional Chinese medicine external patch therapy is more popular among children. 6. What are the advantages of "Bianyanxiao" now renamed as "Bianyan Ointment" in treating tonsillitis? 1. The method is simple, painless and easy for children to accept. (For tonsil inflammation in children) 2. For local external use, the effect is direct, allowing the drug to reach the disease site directly and achieve the purpose of clearing the disease focus. 3. The course of treatment is short and will not bring inconvenience to life. 4. The curative effect is remarkable and the recurrence is not easy after using the patch. 5. It has no toxic or side effects. The drug is locally absorbed through the skin and has no effect on human liver and kidney function, immune system and normal flora. 7. How to use "Bianyanxiao" now renamed as "Bianyan Ointment"? 1. Bianyan ointment is a new type of ointment patch. It is a yellow-brown ointment with a borneol aroma. 2 sheets per box, 0.3g each. 2. It is purified and combined from more than ten kinds of drugs such as whole scorpion and borneol. 3. It has the effects of clearing away heat and dissipating stagnation, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is used for acute and chronic tonsillitis, laryngitis, and pharyngitis. 4. External use.

Apply to the mandible (tonsillitis) or above and below the Adam's apple (laryngitis, pharyngitis), 2 patches at a time, once a day; two days is a course of treatment, and a week later the next course of treatment is applied. (As shown in the picture) 5. 2 courses of treatment for children under 3 years old; 3 courses of treatment for 3-4 years old; 4 courses of treatment for 5-7 years old; 5 courses of treatment for 8-9 years old; 6 courses of treatment for 10-13 years old; 8 courses of treatment for those over 14 years old. For children with purulent tonsillitis and frequent attacks, more courses of treatment are needed according to the condition. Expert tips: (1) It is normal for the skin to be red and have a rash at the patch site. If there are many rashes, the interval can be extended to about ten days, or the interval between treatments can be 3-4 days (that is, one patch, and another patch 3-4 days apart). (2) For children with recurrent tonsillitis, it is best to apply it externally when there is no acute attack. It can clear tonsil lesions and play a therapeutic role in acute attacks. (3) For children with suppurative tonsillitis and frequent attacks, more courses of treatment are needed according to the condition. (4) Avoid taking pungent and hot foods (such as onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, mutton, dog meat, etc.) during the medication. 8. "Bianyanxiao" is now renamed as "Bianyan Ointment", self-test of efficacy 1. Observing the color change of tonsils is an important indicator of whether the use of Bianyan Ointment is effective. Because of recurring tonsillitis, even if there is no acute attack, the color of the tonsils will be red. During the application of the medicine, the color of the tonsils will be observed to become lighter and lighter. After a certain course of treatment, if the tonsils become the same color as the oral mucosa, it means that the lesions have been cleared and the medication can be stopped. 2. Observing the changes in tonsil size is a secondary indicator of whether the tonsil ointment is effective. Because chronic inflammation stimulates the tonsils to proliferate and edema continuously, tonsillitis will cause varying degrees of swelling. After applying tonsillitis ointment externally, the edema caused by inflammation can disappear. The hyperplasia will not shrink immediately. After the lesions are cleared, they will gradually disappear. shrink. 3. Observing the changes in tonsil symptoms is a reference indicator for whether the tonsil ointment is effective. For example, if the patient is in a poor mental state, has poor appetite, or snores while sleeping, the symptoms will gradually decrease and disappear after the medication is applied. 9. What else should patients with tonsillitis pay attention to in their lives? Strengthen exercise and enhance physical fitness to improve the body's immunity. Add or remove clothes in time according to climate changes to prevent catching cold. Improve indoor and outdoor hygiene, maintain indoor air circulation, and reduce pollution from dust and chemical substances in the air.