Tonsillitis

• Tonsillitis 


  Inflammation and infection of the tonsils, which is lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx
• Streptococcus or GABHS


  Most common etiologic agent
• Tonsillectomy is recommended when tonsillitis recurs 5 to 6 times per year. To prevent autoimmune responses caused by GABHS.
• Best position after tonsillectomy: Lateral or side-lying or prone with pillow under chest


  To promote drainage from mouth and prevent aspiration
• Frequent swallowing indicates bleeding.
• Ice-cold fluids like popsicle prevent bleeding.
• Aspirin (ASA) is contraindicated postop because it may cause bleeding.
• Remember: After Tonsillectomy

  • No red or dark-colored foods and beverages (masks bleeding)
  • No irritating foods and beverages
  • No hard and scratchy foods
  • No milk and milk products
  • No drinking straw (dislodge blood clot)
  • No coughing, clearing of throat, blowing of the nose