Question
A small swelling has appeared under the child’s right ear, slightly behind, which is movable and painful. I’m not sure if it’s lymphadenitis? The child has been feeling uncomfortable in the throat with cough and phlegm recently. What kind of help is needed: Please help examine, thank you.
Answer
Lymph nodes are mostly distributed on both sides of the lower jaw. If there is inflammation in the face, nose, mouth, or throat, bacteria or viruses may travel through the lymphatic vessels to the lower jaw lymph nodes, causing them to become inflamed. Children have a higher risk of bacterial infections in the oral and throat areas, and their lymph nodes are not fully matured. Therefore, once infected, not only will the lymph nodes become inflamed, but bacteria may also spread throughout the body. When a child’s submandibular lymph nodes are inflamed, symptoms may include excessive drooling, fever, decreased appetite, neck drooping, palpable swollen lymph nodes in the area, and regional skin redness. Severe cases may lead to sepsis. Therefore, if a child has tonsillitis, pharyngitis, or oral ulcerations, treatment should be sought promptly. Recurrent respiratory infection children, commonly known as “repeated catchers.” It is generally believed that a child who gets a respiratory infection at least once a month is considered a “repeated catcher.” This is one of the most common diseases in children’s hospitals. In urban areas, the incidence rate exceeds 32%; in rural areas, it exceeds 24%. The reasons for the high incidence of recurrent catchers have been investigated by experts and mainly include the following: (1) Early