Health Condition 1: J350- Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
Conditions
Interventions
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. Patients will be given general advices on gurgling with 100 ml saline luke warm water twice a day and acute homoeopathic r
Sponsors
D N De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of 8-18 years and of either sex 2. Presenting with clinical signs and symptoms of chronic tonsillitis â?? presence of any symptoms: hyperaemia of anterior and posterior palatine arches, enlarged submandibular lymph nodes, halitosis, chronic sore throat, foreign body sensation or a history of expelling foul-tasting and foul-smelling cheesy lumps. 3. Children after the washout period of one week ho underwent treatment with antibiotics. 4. Literate parents/guardian; ability to read English / Bengali. 5. Parents giving writing consent to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient with complication of tonsillitis like peritonsillar abscess and parapharyngeal abscess and infection, cor pulomonale. 2. Patient with uncontrolled systemic diseases or infections. 3. Children presenting with craniofacial abnormalities and neurological disorders. 4. Diagnosed or suspected cases of tonsillar malignancy. 5. Substance abuse and/or dependence 6. Immune compromised states
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Paediatric quality of life (PedsQLTM) inventory questionnaire version 4.0Timepoint: At baseline, and every month up to 3 months | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Questionnaire for evaluation of quality of life in childrenTimepoint: At baseline, and every month up to 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactProf Dr Shyamal Kumar Mukherjee
D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed