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Mind Map on Untitled, created by JENNIFER ARROYO on 16/03/2014.
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JENNIFER ARROYO
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Tonsillitis
Signs and Symptoms
Malaise
Decreased appetiate
Hot and dry skin
Tender to touch L Lymph nodes
Fever
Erythematous throat
Enlarged tonsils
Diffuse Exudates
Can cause Rheumatic Fever
Management
Antibiotic Therapy
Amoxicillin or Penicillin are common drugs of choice
Remedies
Gargling with warm salt water
REST
Acetaminophen for fever and pain
Cold drinks and foods
Surgical Route
TONSILLECTOMY
Charecteristics
Definition
Inflammation of the tonsills
Types
Bacterial
Secondary to Group A Step
Determined by throat swab culture
Viral
May not show on throat culture but may be assumed if bacterial swab is negative
Acute
Chronic
May have extreme foul breath
Patho
Tonsillis are the filter of the mouth and throat
When
The tonsills are the filtration system for the mouth and throat
WBC come to the front line and fight
Lymphocytes create antibodies that eat bacteria
Causes
Contagious; easily spread
Jennifer 2 years old last vital signs
Temp 102.8
HR 128
RR 24
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