{"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
Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils<\/a>, most commonly affecting children between preschool and midteen years<\/a>. Symptoms of tonsilitis may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 Let\u2019s look at why these can help reduce some of your child\u2019s symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\n\n
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Saltwater Gurgle<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Lozenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n