NTA Level 4 • Semester 1 • PST04102

Identification of Patients with Tonsillitis

Disease Control and Prevention • Source Session/Topic 17

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Session 17: Identification of Patients with Tonsillitis

Total Session Time: 60 minutes + 1 hour Assignment

Prerequisites

• None

Learning Tasks

By the end of this session students are expected to be able to:

• Describe Causes of Tonsillitis

• Describe Mode of tansmission of Tonsillitis

• Describe Major Signs and Symptoms of Tonsillitis

• Explain Treatment of Tonsillitis

• Explain Prevention and Control of Tonsillitis

Resources Needed:

• Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape

• Black/white board, chalk and whiteboard markers

• Computer and LCD Projector

SESSION OVERVIEW

SESSION CONTENTS

STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5 minutes)

READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify

ASK students if they have any questions before continuing

STEP 2: Causes of Tonsillitis (5 minutes)

Tonsillitis

At the back of throat, two masses of tissue called tonsils act as

filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter the airways and

cause infection. They also produce antibodies to fight infection. But

sometimes the tonsils themselves become infected, they swell and

become inflamed, a condition known as tonsillitis

Causes

• Streptococcal bacteria

• Viruses can also cause acute tonsillitis

STEP 3: Mode of Transmission of Tonsillitis (5 minutes)

• Droplet infection through talks, coughs, laughs, or sneezes discharges

• Causative microorganism is carried in droplets from infected person to

another via respiratory tract

• Airborne disease spread more easily when there is overcrowding

STEP 4: Major Signs and Symptoms of Tonsillitis (10 minutes)

|Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes) |

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|Ask students to brainstorm on the following question: |

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|What are the major signs and symptoms of Tonsillitis? |

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|ALLOW few students to respond |

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|WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board |

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|CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below |

Major signs and symptoms of Tonsillitis

• Sudden onset with general malaise

• Fever

• Headache

• Sore throat and difficult in swallowing

• Signs of inflammation e.g. redness of tonsils and white spots

STEP 5: Treatment of Tonsillitis (5 minutes)

• Symptomatic treatment

• Bed rest is advised

• Light diet with plenty of hot drinks

• Analgesics such as paracetamol to reduce pain and fever

STEP 6: Prevention and Control of Tonsillitis (15 minutes)

|Activity: Buzzing (10 minutes) |

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|ASK students to pair up and buzz on the following question for 2 |

|minutes |

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|What are the methods for preventing and controlling Tonsillitis? |

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|ALLOW few pairs to respond and let other pairs to add on points not |

|mentioned |

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|WRITE their response on the flip chart/board |

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|CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the content below |

• Prevent droplet infection from being inhaled by others

• Improve ventilation such as building houses with adequate window to

allow natural air flow

• Avoid overcrowding for example building houses with enough space

• Isolation may be required for some conditions

• Health education about personal hygiene e.g.

o To cover the mouth when coughing and sneezing

o Use handkerchief or paper for disposal of nasal secretion and sputum

o Avoid to spit on the ground or outside the house

o Avoid sharing cigarettes, drinking bowels, or eating utensils

• Wearing of masks in the hospitals

• Immunization

STEP 6: Key Points (5 minutes)

• Tonsillitis is caused by bacteria and also viruses transmitted by

droplets

• Treatment is symptomatic in most cases

• Prevention and control include improved ventilation, avoiding

overcrowding, personal hygiene and immunization

STEP 7: Evaluation (5 minutes)

• What are causes of Tonsillitis?

• What is the mode of transmission for Tonsillitis?

• What are major signs and symptoms of Tonsillitis?

• What is the treatment for common Tonsillitis?

• What are the prevention and control measures of Tonsillitis?

STEP 8: Assignment (5 minutes)

|Activity: Take Home Assignment (5 minutes) |

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|ASK the students to work individually on the following Assignment |

|Prepare a presentation on how to prevent Tonsillitis in their location |

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|ALLOCATE time for students to do the assignments and submit |

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|REFER students to recommended reference |

References

Cook, G&. Zumla, A. (2003). Manson’s Tropical Diseases. (21sted.). London:

Saunders Ltd

Denyer, S. P. Hodges, N. A. & Gorman, S. P (2011) Ed. Hugo & Russell’s

Pharmaceutical Microbiology (8thed). Oxford: Willey-Blackwel publishing

Eshuis, J.& Manschot,P (1992). Communicable diseases,1st ed). Nairobi:

AMREF

GoT (2004): National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidelines for

Healthcare Workers. Dar es Salaam: MOHSW

Nordberg, E. (1999): Communicable Diseases, A Manual for Health Workers in

Sub-Saharan Africa, Nairobi: AMREF

Nordberg, E., Kingondu, T., & Mugambi, E., et al. (2008) Communicable

Diseases. (4thed.). Nairobi: AMREF

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