CHARACTERISTICS OF TONSILLITIS PATIENTS IN CHILDREN AT UNIVESITAS KRISTEN INDONESIA HOSPITAL, 2010-2017

Abstract

Tonsillitis is a common disease in Ear Nose Throat (ENT) clinic, especially in the age of children and adolescents. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils caused by bacteria, viruses or other immunological factors. The research is to find the characteristic of patients tonsillitis at Christian University of Indonesia Hospital. Method: This research uses descriptive method with retrospective approach done at Christian University of Indonesia General Hosipital with sample number of 40 patient. Statistical data checks using SPSS version 25. Result: Based on the medical record data obtained patients tonsillitis in children most often in the age group 0-6 62.5%, male gender 55%, have good nutrition status 57.5%, the main complaints of sorethroat 60%, size of T2-T2 tonsils 40%, medical diagnosis is acute tonsilitis 75%, medical treatment 77.5%. Conclusion: The profile of patients with tonsillitis in children was predominantly in the age group 0-6 years, male gender with good nutritional status had major complaints was swallowing pain, tonsils size T2-T2 and diagnosed acute tonsillitis. Medicamentous administration was an option in the treatment of tonsillitis.