Respiratory conditions TONSILLITIS Flashcards
1
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WHAT IS TONSILLITIS ?
A
Tonsillitis is an inflammation or infection of the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat, one on each side.
2
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WHAT IS TONSILLITIS CAUSED BY?
A
USUALLY A VIRUS OR BACTERIA.
3
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE TONSILITIS.
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FEVER
SORE THROAT
DYSPHAGIA (DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING)
ODYNOPHAGIA (PAINFUL SWALLOWING)
TENDER CERVICAL NODES
CAN ALSO RESULT IN
- AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION WHICH CAN CAUSE MOUTH BREATHING.
- SNORING
- SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING
- NOCTURNAL BREATHING PAUSE
- SLEEP APNEA
4
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HOW LONG DO SYMPTOMS PERSIST ?
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USUALLY PERSIST FOR 1 WEEK
5
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CAUSES OF TONSILLITIS?
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VIRUS KNOWN AS EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS
6
Q
WHAT % OF CHILDREN PRESENT WITH EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS WITH TONSILLITIS ?
A
50%
7
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WHAT OTHER VIRAL/BACTERIAL INFECTIONS CAN CAUSE TONSILLITIS ?
A
GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS
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