{"id":610,"date":"2018-11-21T10:53:19","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/pediatric-services\/pediatric-tonsil-infection\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T15:28:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T23:28:23","slug":"pediatric-tonsil-infection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/pediatric-services\/ear-nose-throat\/pediatric-tonsil-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Tonsil Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tonsil infections are a\ncommon childhood malady, bringing pain and discomfort to many children between\nthe ages of five and 15. The result of inflamed tonsils, the condition \u2013 known\nas tonsillitis \u2013 is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Tonsil Infections? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tonsils are a pair of\noval-shaped tissues in the back of the throat. They protect the body from\ninfection by trapping bacteria and germs, preventing them from entering the\nairways. In addition, they produce antibodies to fight infection. As the immune\nsystem\u2019s first line of defense, the tonsils come into frequent contact with\ngerms, making them prone to infection themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viruses and bacteria,\nespecially the Streptococcus bacterium (responsible for strep throat), are the\nmost common causes of tonsillitis. Other causes include adenoviruses,\ninfluenza, Epstein-Barr virus, enteroviruses, and herpes simplex virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of Tonsil Infections? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sore throat and swollen,\ninflamed tonsils that may appear red with a white or yellow coating are the\nmost recognizable symptoms of tonsil infection. Other signs include blisters on\nthe throat, swollen glands in the neck or jaw, difficulty swallowing, fever,\nheadache, chills, fatigue, ear pain, and bad breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Tonsil Infections Treated?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosing a tonsil infection\nrequires a physical examination and an in-depth exam of the throat and ears\nwith an otoscope. Your child is likely to be given a throat swab to test for\nthe presence of strep, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, the treatment\nmethod of choice was surgical removal of the tonsils. This procedure, known as\na tonsillectomy, was practically a rite of passage for generations, but in\nrecent years doctors tend to take a more conservative approach thanks to skepticism\nover the effectiveness of this approach. It is now reserved for chronic cases\nthat do not respond to other forms of medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, home remedies are\nusually recommended for tonsil infections caused by a virus. Your child should\nget plenty of rest and stay hydrated with fluids. Warm broth or tea, and cold\nPopsicles, are particularly effective at soothing pain and discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain and fever can be\ncontrolled with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen\n(but avoid aspirin, which can be harmful in children). Throat lozenges or cough\ndrops can be given to children over the age of four. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a tonsil infection is\nthe result of strep throat or another bacterial infection, your child\u2019s doctor\nwill prescribe antibiotics. Be sure to take the full course of treatment to\nprevent symptoms from recurring. <\/p>\n\n\n

Call Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center<\/span> at (541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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, the condition \u2013 known as tonsillitis \u2013 is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. What Causes Tonsil Infections? The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped tissues…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":339,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/610"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/610\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}