Tonsils are some lumps in the upper part of the throat inside the oral cavity. The flesh consisting of lymph tissue is divided into four groups. The lingual tonsils on the back of the tongue, the palatine tonsils on either side of the throat, the adenoids or nasopharyngeal tonsils and the tubal tonsils in the nasopharynx behind the nostrils.

The glands in the tonsils build up the body's immune system by producing antibodies and act as the body's immune system. Tonsillitis or tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the palatine tonsils or the two tonsils that extend on either side of the throat. Tonsils are present at all ages. However, children and adolescents aged 5 to 15 years are more likely to be.

Why is tonsillitis
> Tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus or bacterial infection. For example, if someone is infected with respiratory virus, his risk of tonsillitis is much higher.

> Drinking extra cold drinks can lead to colonization of the beneficial microorganisms inside the oral cavity.

> Tonsillitis can be a secondary infection if the immune system is weak after a fever or a cold-cough or after being infected with any respiratory virus.

> In winter, the amount of seasonal flu, influenza and other viral infections increased, but the problem of tonsillitis increased.

Symptoms of tonsillitis
> Redness on both sides of the neck at the back of the mouth cavity

> White or yellow rash appears around the tonsils

> Headache and sore throat

> Infections can cause fever

> Sore throat when eating

> Limp nodes around the shoulder may be swollen

> The tone will change

> Bad breath

> Repeated tonsillitis reduces appetite

> Nose at night

> Children have trouble breathing, saliva in the mouth, aversion to food, crying

Remedies to do
> Personal protection is essential

> Wash your hands well and eat food

> Not coming in contact with flu or influenza patients

> Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of hot water and gargle with it 8 to 10 times a day

> Regular consumption of honey and black cumin oil has good benefits

> Painkillers for pain and antibiotics for infections should be taken according to the doctor's advice.

> Oral hygiene should be followed so that the infection does not spread inside the mouth. Povidone Mouthwash can be mixed with 2-3 teaspoons in a glass of hot water and gargled for 2-3 hours.

When to have tonsillectomy surgery
> If the infection occurs more than seven times a year or more than three times in three consecutive years

> If there is abscess or pus around the tonsils

> If you are not healthy with oral medicine

> If you have persistent sore throat

> If you have bad breath all the time

> Tonsils are cut with complete unconsciousness. It takes about 30 minutes. Adherence to personal protection is essential even after surgery.

Author: Dr. Ismail Azhari
Director, Center for Clinical Excellence and Research Bangladesh
Chamber: Faraji Hospital, Natunbazar Branch, Baridhara, Dhaka.
E-mail: ismailazhari49@gmail.com