{"id":272,"date":"2020-11-10T12:28:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T17:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-docs.fm1.dev\/pediatric-ent-overview\/pediatric-tonsil-infections\/"},"modified":"2021-02-10T20:22:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T01:22:32","slug":"pediatric-tonsil-infections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/ent\/pediatric-tonsil-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Tonsil Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tonsil infections are a common childhood malady, bringing pain and discomfort to many children between the ages of five and 15. The result of inflamed tonsils,\u00a0otherwise\u00a0known as tonsillitis,\u00a0is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Pediatric Tonsillitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-823893962-compressed-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-823893962-compressed-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-823893962-compressed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-823893962-compressed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-823893962-compressed.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped tissues in the back of the throat. As&nbsp;part of&nbsp;the immune system,&nbsp;the&nbsp;tonsils come into frequent contact with germs, making them prone to infection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viruses and bacteria, especially the Streptococcus bacterium (responsible for strep throat), are the most common causes of tonsillitis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Pediatric Tonsil Infection?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sore&nbsp;swollen&nbsp;throat&nbsp;and&nbsp;inflamed tonsils that may appear red with a white or yellow coating are the most recognizable symptoms of tonsil infection. Other signs include swollen glands in the neck or jaw,&nbsp;difficulty swallowing, fever, headache, chills, fatigue, ear pain, and bad breath.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Tonsil Infections Treated? \u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing a tonsil infection requires a physical examination and an exam of the throat. Your child\u2019s primary care doctor may&nbsp;perform a throat culture to check for strep.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally,&nbsp;home remedies are recommended for tonsil infections&nbsp;thought to be&nbsp;caused by a virus. Your child should get plenty of rest and stay hydrated with fluids. Warm broth or tea, and cold Popsicles, are particularly effective at soothing pain and discomfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain and fever can be controlled with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen (but avoid aspirin, which can be harmful in children). Throat lozenges or cough drops can be given to children over the age of four.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a tonsil infection is the result of strep throat or another bacterial infection, your child\u2019s doctor will prescribe antibiotics.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Tonsil Surgery Used to Treat Tonsillitis?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If tonsil infections fail to resolve with antibiotics or if they reoccur too frequently, a tonsillectomy may be recommended.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonsil infections are a common childhood malady, bringing pain and discomfort to many children between the ages of five and 15. The result of inflamed tonsils,\u00a0otherwise\u00a0known as tonsillitis,\u00a0is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection.\u00a0 What Causes Pediatric Tonsillitis? The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped tissues in the back of the throat. 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