Cold weather, temperature changes and rain can put a strain on our immune system. In fact, with the arrival first of autumn and then of winter, more and more cases of colds and more or less serious seasonal ailments. And even the sore throat is felt, despite all the precautions and the hot tea of the grandmother. Be careful, however, not to confuse a classic autumn sore throat with something more serious: tonsillitis.
Beware of these typical autumn cold symptoms and what they may be hiding
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils, which are a portion of lymphatic tissue on either side of the uvula. The tonsils are part of the immune system and protect the airways in childhood. Instead, as they grow, they tend to atrophy and sometimes disappear from the tonsillar lodge. However, the tonsils can become inflamed due to viruses or bacteria and cause fever, sore throat, and sometimes the ears. That is why it is essential to be careful in case of a sore throat and to check the tonsils.
Symptoms of tonsillitis are pain and fever, but also swollen tonsils, the presence of plaques, bad breath and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. And if a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes may be due to even a simple cold, it is important to evaluate the other symptoms as well. Logically, since tonsillitis is a treatable inflammation, there will be no need to be scared, but it will be enough to contact the doctor to understand how to act.
What to do if tonsillitis is suspected
As we have seen, it is important to pay attention to these typical autumn cold symptoms and what they may be hiding. In fact, tonsillitis is not serious, but it is good to recognize it in order to intervene. Generally, virus-induced tonsillitis clears up on its own within a week or so, without the need for medication. Instead, in the case of bacterial tonsillitis it will be necessary to use the antibiotic.
In order to prevent possible inflammation of the tonsils, it is generally recommended to wash your hands often and eat healthy. Furthermore, with the arrival of cold weather it is recommended to integrate foods rich in zinc and vitamin C in the diet.
In any case, if you have the symptoms described and you suspect tonsillitis, you should contact your doctor. He will be the one to indicate any analyzes, in order to make the diagnosis, or to indicate the best treatment to follow.
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