Children with acute tonsillitis (tonsillitis) and/or adenoiditis (adenoid infection) may develop high fever, general weakness and difficulty swallowing, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, headache, abdominal pain, cough, nasal congestion and runny nose. Recurrent. Infections cause enlargement of the tonsils and adenoid tissue. As a result, difficulty breathing through the nose occurs. Distress is most noticeable during sleep; These children usually snore and experience breathing interruptions lasting more than 10 seconds, which we call sleep apnea. Children who have tonsil infections 3 or more times a year may develop acute rheumatic fever; Damage to heart valves and kidneys may occur. There may be speech impairment, difficulty in eating and swallowing, and deterioration in facial and dental structure. One of the most serious problems in adenoid patients is hearing loss due to fluid accumulation in the middle ear. Surgery is necessary if a child has tonsil infections 7 times in a year, 5 times a year for two consecutive years, or 3 or more times a year for 3 consecutive years. But sometimes, surgery may be decided even in case of a single severe infection. Additionally, although rare, unilateral tonsillar enlargement may also require urgent evaluation due to the possibility of malignant tumor. Bad breath and tonsil stones. Within a week following the surgery, patients are placed on a diet consisting of watery and soft foods. Children who have had surgery should not give hard, hot and spicy food and avoid carbonated and acidic drinks for a week. Ice cream is especially a good choice during this period.
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