Introduction Pfeiffer’s glandular fever has a relatively constant and recognizable course, which typically occurs with every initial infection. Nevertheless, the disease remains inconspicuous for a long time, as it does not differ significantly from a mixed picture of other viral and bacterial diseases. In most cases, the temporal course and the typical combination of symptoms … These are the symptoms of the Pfeiffer’s glandular fever
Duration of symptoms It is not possible to make a general statement about this. Each person is very individual with regard to the duration of the disease, as is the case with other diseases. In general, however, it can be said that, compared to other diseases, the Pfeiffer’s glandular fever lasts for a long time. … Duration of symptoms | These are the symptoms of the Pfeiffer’s glandular fever
Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Angina tonsillaris Acute tonsillitis Purulent tonsillitis Definition Acute tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils of the throat. It can occur at any age and in any season. In children, viruses can cause an inflammation, in adults it is more likely to be caused by bacteria. Mostly streptococci, in … Acute tonsillitis
Diagnosis What do we recognise in our tonsils when tonsillitis is suspected? If we ourselves look in the mirror, stick out our tongue far out and say a long “A”, we can recognise a reddened throat and possibly thickened tonsils behind the palatal arch in the case of tonsillitis. Even the tongue might show a … Diagnosis | Acute tonsillitis
Duration With antibiotic therapy, acute tonsillitis usually lasts no longer than two weeks. Under no circumstances should the antibiotic be discontinued, even if an improvement has already been seen after a few days. The bacteria are still abundant in the oral cavity and in the tonsils and must be combated with the antibiotic – longer … Duration | Acute tonsillitis
Smoking during acute tonsillitis The patient suffering from acute tonsillitis may ask himself the question whether smoking has an additional damaging effect on the course of the disease or whether it interferes with healing. This question must be answered with “Yes”. Smoking disturbs the natural healing processes and can worsen symptoms such as sore throat. … Smoking during acute tonsillitis | Acute tonsillitis
Prophylaxis A specific prevention of tonsillitis is not possible. However, one can try to eliminate risk factors for a disease. A strong immune system is always a basic requirement to avoid an infection. Influences such as stress, lack of sleep and smoking weaken the immune system and make it susceptible to infection. In contrast, a … Prophylaxis | Acute tonsillitis
Diagnosis The diagnosis of tonsillitis is usually divided into several steps.A first indication of the presence of tonsillitis can in most cases be found during the doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis). During the physical examination, the attending physician pays particular attention to painful enlargement of the lymph nodes in the area of the neck. Within the oral … Diagnosis | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
Therapy Self-therapy: In the case of tonsillitis, the affected patient can already initiate some treatment steps from home. Especially the accompanying symptoms can be treated quite easily and quickly in most cases. If the affected person suffers from pain and/or fever, light painkillers are suitable. Especially the active ingredients paracetamol and ibuprofen are able to … Therapy | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
Complication In the case of uncomplicated tonsillitis, the development of complications is generally not to be expected in the case of early diagnosis and prompt initiation of a suitable therapy. On the other hand, failure to provide targeted treatment and severe disease progression can lead to secondary diseases. Possible complications of tonsillitis are Bacterial colonization … Complication | Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
The term “tonsillitis” refers to a disease in which inflammatory processes develop in the area of the palatal tonsils (tonsilla palatina). Tonsillitis can be observed in any age group. However, children are much more prone to develop inflammatory processes in the area of the palatine tonsils. Furthermore, the ambient temperature does not seem to have … Tonsillitis causes and diagnosis
