Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis typically causes a person's tonsils to become visibly red and swollen. Doctors today are much less likely to recommend the removal of the tonsils, because it's now known that tonsils are a normal part of the body's immune system as they can help to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses that could cause serious infections.

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Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Tonsillectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. The tonsils are two pads of glandular tissue in the throat that help fight infection. Tonsils are prone to inflammation and enlargement. This can lead to a condition called tonsillitis.
Date:   Jan 2010

Title:   Tonsillitis explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become infected, and can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Symptoms of tonsillitis may include white or yellow spots of pus on the tonsils, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, pain when swallowing, fever and bad breath. Glandular fever can cause tonsillitis, but other viruses may also be responsible. Tonsillectomy (taking the tonsils out surgically) may be recommended in severe cases but is now rare.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Tonsillitis - when your throat is often sore
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Two little lumps either side of your uvula are the tonsils. They do a very important job in your body's battle against germs.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Tonsillitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tonsillitis is common in children but anyone can catch it. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment for tonsillitis.
Date:   Apr 2009

Title:   Oral rinses, mouthwashes and sprays for improving recovery following tonsillectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Although tonsillectomy is considered to be a fairly minor procedure, pain and bleeding are two of the most common complications; either may delay recovery and can on occasion lead to hospital readmission. Postoperative tonsillectomy medication should ai...
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnoea in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The current treatment of choice for surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (reduction of airflow at the nose and mouth during sleep) in children is adenotonsillectomy (the removal of the adenoids and tonsils), due to its perceived efficacy, cost...
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Tonsillectomy or adeno-tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tonsillectomy is a common procedure. Children severely affected by recurrent tonsillitis may benefit from it but these benefits must be considered in the light of the risks of surgery and the possibility that they my 'grow out' of the problem. In less...
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Antibiotics to reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed operation in children and adults. Following the operation nearly all patients experience significant pain, need regular painkillers, and are unable to resume normal diet and activities for several hours. Rarer, but ...
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Tonsillitis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tonsils are glands at the side and the back of the throat that help the body fight infections. Tonsillitis is when there is an infection of the tonsils, usually caused by a virus.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Coblation versus other surgical techniques for tonsillectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The coblation technique is not associated with less postoperative pain and bleeding when compared with other surgical methods for tonsillectomy....
Date:   May 2007

Title:   Tonsillitis
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating tonsillitis in young children.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and perioperative bleeding in paediatric tonsillectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain immediately after an operation. Because these drugs can interfere with blood clotting there has been concern that these drugs will increase bleeding in children having their tonsils ...
Date:   Jan 2005

Title:   Dissection versus diathermy for tonsillectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tonsillectomy is one of the most common operations. Complications can include bleeding, during or after the operation, and pain. This review compared the effectiveness of two different surgical techniques in reducing these complications. The surgical...
Date:   Jun 2003

Title:   Steroids for improving recovery following tonsillectomy in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   After children have a tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (surgery to remove the adenoids and/or tonsils), pain, nausea, vomiting, and delays to return to eating are common. The corticosteroid drug, dexamethasone, is sometimes given in a single intraven...
Date:   Sep 2002

Title:   Perioperative local anaesthesia for reducing pain following tonsillectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Removal of the tonsils is one of the most common operations and adequate pain control following surgery is an important aspect of patient care. Some surgeons apply local anaesthetics (in addition to the general anaesthetic) to the area around the tonsil...
Date:   Jun 1999
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