{"id":2240,"date":"2023-09-22T19:57:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T23:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/?p=2240"},"modified":"2023-09-22T19:57:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T23:57:54","slug":"caring-for-your-child-with-a-tonsil-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/caring-for-your-child-with-a-tonsil-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Your Child With a Tonsil Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tonsilitis is an <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/pediatric-tonsil-infections\/\">inflammation of the tonsils<\/a>, most commonly affecting children between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/tonsillitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20378479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preschool and midteen years<\/a>. Symptoms of tonsilitis may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red, swollen tonsils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enlarged lymph nodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tonsilitis is contagious, it can best be prevented through good hygiene. Things like frequent hand washing and not sharing food or drinks go a long way in preventing tonsilitis. If your child does contract tonsilitis, there are a couple of ways you can help make the condition a little more comfortable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saltwater gurgle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lozenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm tea and honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humidifier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at why these can help reduce some of your child\u2019s symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"saltwater-gurgle\">Saltwater Gurgle<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Young-girl-getting-her-tonsils-looked-at.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2243\" style=\"width:438px;height:292px\" width=\"438\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Young-girl-getting-her-tonsils-looked-at.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Young-girl-getting-her-tonsils-looked-at-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your child is old enough to gurgle the mixture without swallowing, a saltwater gurgle can help reduce pain and inflammation in their tonsils. Mix one half to a full teaspoon of salt with one cup of lukewarm water to make the gurgle. Have your child gurgle for as long as possible before spitting out the mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lozenges\">Lozenges<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Throat lozenges can help <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/sore-throat\/\">reduce pain and promote moisture in the tonsils<\/a>. If your child is too young for a cough drop, consider giving them a lollipop instead to reduce the risk of choking.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ice-cream\">Ice Cream<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Getting ice cream doesn\u2019t just make being sick a little more fun, but the cold dessert can also help cool down the soreness or burning in your child\u2019s throat.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"warm-tea-and-honey\">Warm Tea and Honey<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Honey has been shown to have <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/honey-for-sore-throat-and-cough\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CResearch%20shows%20that%20honey%20has,Rainbolt.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">antimicrobial and anti-inflammation properties<\/a>. Mixing a teaspoon of honey into a sore throat or other herbal tea from the Fort Thomas Farmers Market can help reduce irritation and inflammation from your child\u2019s tonsilitis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"humidifier\">Humidifier<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Dry air can aggravate your child\u2019s sore throat. Although low-humidity days in Kentucky are rare, consider running a humidifier in your home while your child has tonsilitis to help add a little more moisture to the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on treating or managing your child\u2019s tonsilitis symptoms, contact ENT &#038; Allergy Specialists &#8211; Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/whats-the-difference-between-hyperthyroidism-and-hypothyroidism\/\" class=\"related-post\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/adult-tonsillectomy-and-what-to-expect\/\" class=\"related-post\">Adult Tonsillectomy and What to Expect<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/how-much-earwax-is-too-much\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Much Earwax Is Too Much?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, most commonly affecting children between preschool and midteen years. Symptoms of tonsilitis may include but are not limited to: Because tonsilitis is contagious, it can best be prevented through good hygiene. 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