PPT-Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis

Islamic University Nursing College Tonsillitis Inflammation of tonsils Masses of lymphoid tissue in pairs Often occurs with pharyngitis Characterized by fever dysphagia or respiratory problems forcing breathing to take place through nose. Tonsillitis/Quinsy Tonsillitis is a severe infection of the tonsils. The tonsils are glands found at the sides and towards the back of the throat and which help us ght infection. Sometimes they fa BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Inflammation of the tonsils (lymph glands located at the back of the throat). Tonsils are small at birth, enlarge during childhood, and become smaller at puberty. Ton Dr. . kcsudeep. ANATOMY:. Palatine tonsils are two in number.. Situated on lateral aspect of . oropharynx. between the anterior and posterior pillars.. Actual size of the tonsil is bigger than the one that appears from its surface ,as parts tonsil extend upwards into the soft palate, downwards into the base of tongue and . By: Kendle Kossie and Kelsey Pett. vocabulary. background. Diagnosis . How it occurs. treatment. Population Affected. Conclusion. Outline. Vocabulary. Tonsillitis- excessive swelling of your tonsils. Immunity: Fifth . Disease. Ricci, pp. 1408-1410. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis (Strep). Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. Infection and inflammation of pharynx and tonsils. Usually involved palatine and adenoids.. Definition . Inflammation of the adenoid tissue, usually caused by an infection . Adenoids are masses of lymph tissue that help the body to fight infection. Adenoids are found in pharynx just behind the nose. Dr. . kcsudeep. ANATOMY:. Palatine tonsils are two in number.. Situated on lateral aspect of . oropharynx. between the anterior and posterior pillars.. Actual size of the tonsil is bigger than the one that appears from its surface ,as parts tonsil extend upwards into the soft palate, downwards into the base of tongue and . The tonsils. Tonsils are . subepithelial. collections of lymphoid tissue scattered in the pharynx. Anatomically the tonsils are classified based on their location into : palatine (. faucial. ), nasopharyngeal (“adenoids”), lingual and tubal tonsils.. Sore throat Fever Headache Vomiting White patches in your throat or on your tonsils If I have tonsillitis, will I need a tonsillectomy? What is mononucleosis? Mononucleosis (mono) is Inflammation of the adenoid tissue, usually caused by an infection . Adenoids are masses of lymph tissue that help the body to fight infection. Adenoids are found in pharynx just behind the nose. Tonsils and adenoids are the first line of defense in throat. Berryhill & Cashion. DHO 7.9. 2016-2017. Lymphatic system . Diseases and abnormal conditions include:. Adenitis. Hodgkins. ’ Disease. Lymphangitis. Splenomegaly. Tonsillitis. adenitis. Inflammation or infection of the lymph . Aetiology. and . pathogenesis: . coccus. , bacilli, viruses, . spirochetae. , fungi, . beta-. haemolytic. . streptococcus . of group . A, . Staphylococcus . . aureus. , adenoviruses.. Ocassional. Dr . Haider. . Alsarhan. Tonsils. The tonsils are paired secondary lymphatic organs situated on the side of the oropharynx between the palatoglossal and the palatopharyngeal folds. Aetiology. of acute tonsillitis. values in normal children to those with rheumatic fever and children with recurrent tonsillitis, and to evaluate its relationship with seasonal variations.!Methods: those with rheumatic fever, tonsi