What Is Tonsillitis?: City of Malolos, Bulacan

BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
City of Malolos, Bulacan
HEALTH TEACHING PLAN
Client’s Initials: Prince Ronnier C. Ambeguia Age:13
GOAL:
OBJECTIVES CONTENT OUTLINE TEACHING LEARNING TIME RESOURCES EVALUATION METHOD

(Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective) ACTIVITIES ALLOTMENT
(in min.)
After 30 minutes of health

teaching, the patient will be WHAT IS TONSILLITIS? After 30 minutes of
able to: Tonsillitis is inflammation of the Interactive Lecture 30 Minutes Time: 10:00 am health teaching the
tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of (one on one Discussion) patient will be able to
 Gain sufficient tissue at the back of the throat Date: May 1,2020 answer the following:
knowledge about — one tonsil on each side. Signs
tonsillitis and symptoms of tonsillitis Place: Mojon,  What is
 To be aware of the risk include swollen tonsils, sore Malolos, Bulacan Tonsillitis?
of having tonsillitis throat, difficulty swallowing and  What are the
 To know how to treat tender lymph nodes on the sides Other Resources: symptoms of
and prevent tonsillitis of the neck.  Powerpoint tonsillitis?
 Handouts  What are the
Most cases of tonsillitis are causes of
caused by infection with a tonsillitis?
common virus, but bacterial  What are the
infections also may cause risk factors?
tonsillitis.  What are the
complications
Because appropriate treatment of tonsillitis?
for tonsillitis depends on the  How to prevent
cause, it's important to get a Tonsilitis?
prompt and accurate diagnosis.
Surgery to remove tonsils, once
a common procedure to treat
tonsillitis, is usually performed
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only when bacterial tonsillitis
occurs frequently, doesn't
respond to other treatments or
causes serious complications.
SYMPTOMS
Tonsillitis most commonly
affects children between
preschool ages and the mid-
teenage years. Common signs
and symptoms of tonsillitis
include:
 Red, swollen tonsils

 White or yellow coating
or patches on the tonsils
 Sore throat
 Difficult or painful
swallowing
 Fever
 Enlarged, tender glands
(lymph nodes) in the neck
 A scratchy, muffled or
throaty voice
 Bad breath
 Stomachache,
particularly in younger
children
 Stiff neck
 Headache
In young children who are

unable to describe how they
feel, signs of tonsillitis may
include:
 Drooling due to difficult
or painful swallowing
 Refusal to eat
 Unusual fussiness
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WHEN TO SEE A
DOCTOR?
It's important to get an accurate
diagnosis if your child has
symptoms that may indicate
tonsillitis.
Call your doctor if your child is
experiencing:
 A sore throat that doesn't
go away within 24 to 48
hours
 Painful or difficult
swallowing
 Extreme weakness,
fatigue or fussiness
Get immediate care if your child
has any of these symptoms:
 Difficulty breathing
 Extreme difficulty
swallowing
 Drooling
CAUSES
Tonsillitis is most often caused
by common viruses, but
bacterial infections can also be
the cause.
The most common bacterium
causing tonsillitis is
Streptococcus pyogenes (group
A streptococcus), the bacterium
that causes strep throat. Other
strains of strep and other
bacteria also may cause
tonsillitis.
Why do tonsils get infected?
The tonsils are the immune
system's first line of defense
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against bacteria and viruses that
enter your mouth. This function
may make the tonsils
particularly vulnerable to
infection and inflammation.
However, the tonsil's immune
system function declines after
puberty — a factor that may
account for the rare cases of
tonsillitis in adults.
RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for tonsillitis
include:
 Young age. Tonsillitis
most often occurs in
children, but rarely in
those younger than age 2.
Tonsillitis caused by
bacteria is most common
in children ages 5 to 15,
while viral tonsillitis is
more common in younger
children.
 Frequent exposure to
germs. School-age
children are in close
contact with their peers
and frequently exposed
to viruses or bacteria that
can cause tonsillitis.
COMPLICATIONS
Inflammation or swelling of the
tonsils from frequent or ongoing
(chronic) tonsillitis can cause
complications such as:
 Difficulty breathing
 Disrupted breathing
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during sleep (obstructive
sleep apnea)
 Infection that spreads
deep into surrounding
tissue (tonsillar cellulitis)
 Infection that results in a
collection of pus behind a
tonsil (peritonsillar
abscess)
STREP INFECTION
If tonsillitis caused by group A
streptococcus or another strain
of streptococcal bacteria isn't
treated, or if antibiotic treatment
is incomplete, your child has an
increased risk of rare disorders
such as:
 Rheumatic fever, an
inflammatory disorder
that affects the heart,
joints and other tissues
 Poststreptococcal
glomerulonephritis, an
inflammatory disorder of
the kidneys that results in
inadequate removal of
waste and excess fluids
from blood
PREVENTION
The germs that cause viral and
bacterial tonsillitis are
contagious. Therefore, the best
prevention is to practice good
hygiene. Teach your child to:
 Wash his or her hands
thoroughly and
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frequently, especially
after using the toilet and
before eating
 Avoid sharing food,
drinking glasses, water
bottles or utensils
 Replace his or her
toothbrush after being
diagnosed with tonsillitis
To help your child prevent the
spread of a bacterial or viral
infection to others:
 Keep your child at home
when he or she is ill
 Ask your doctor when it's
all right for your child to
return to school
 Teach your child to
cough or sneeze into a
tissue or, when
necessary, into his or her
elbow
 Teach your child to wash
his or her hands after
sneezing or coughing
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Student’s Name: Elijah Ronnie C. Ambeguia Yr&Sec/Group No. BSN 1-C Clinical Instructor: Loi Ocampo Crespo
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BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY

HEALTH TEACHING PLAN

Client’s Initials: Prince Ronnier C. Ambeguia Age:13

OBJECTIVES CONTENT OUTLINE TEACHING LEARNING TIME RESOURCES EVALUATION METHOD

After 30 minutes of health

 Red, swollen tonsils

In young children who are

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