Tonsillitis Mind Map

sIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. Sore Throat
2. White or yellow spots on tonsils
3. red and swollen tonsils
4. Fever, chills, and stiff neck
5. Headaches and earaches
6. Difficulty swallowing
7. Mouth breathing
Risk Factors
1. Exposure to secondhand smoke
2. Childhood or adolescents
3. Frequent Strep infections
Epidemology
1. Common in children ages 6-12
2. Presents during flu season- winter to early spring
3. Affects male and females equally
Pathophysiology
Risk factors
1. Exposure to second hand smoke
2. Frequent expose to germs and colds
3. Young age
Signs and Symptoms
1. Sore throat
2. Fever, chills, and stiff neck
3. Palpable lymph nodes
4. Difficulty swallowing
5. Red and swollen tonsils
6. White or yellow spots on tonsils
7. Frequent headaches or earaches
8. Upper airway obstruction
Epidemology
1. Affects male and females equally
2. Presents usually during flu season winter to early spring
3. Children and adolescents ages 6-12
Pathophysiology
1. Bacteria and viruses enter the body
2. Pathogens get filtered in the tonsils
4. Pathogens get trapped in the tonsils
Diagnosis
1. Throat culture
2. Physical examination
Treatment
1. Rest and Hydration
2. Tonsilectomy
3. Virus tonsillitis usually does not require treatment
4. Salt water gargling
5. Rest
6. Hydrate
7. Possible anitbiotics

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