Tonsillitis

Overview
Tonsils are the oval-shaped pads of the lymph tissue
on the lateral oropharynx between the
palatoglossal anteriorly and the palatopharyngeal
arch posteriorly.

Tonsillitis is an infection caused by inflammation of

the tonsils. It is often caused by a viral infection or,
in rare cases, a bacterial infection.
Management
and
Treatment
 Management & Treatment
Viral
Encourage the patient to have plenty of rest.
Assess vital signs regularly.
Rationale: Provides baseline data about the
patient's current condition.
Encourage safety precautions before and after
care (e.g. handwashing) to prevent cross-
contamination.
Encourage soft diet.
Rationale: To reduce discomfort when eating.
Provide acetaminophen and pain reliever as
needed to relieve pain.
Increase fluid intake.
Bacterial
Assess vital signs regularly.
Encourage safety precautions before and after
care (e.g. handwashing).
Encourage soft diet.
Increase fluid intake.
Encourage the patient to have plenty of rest.
Provide antibiotics as per doctor's order,
preferably penicillin.
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