Resistance of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity during hypertrophy of the lingual tonsil

Abstract

The article presents the results of studies that indicate that with hypertrophy of the lingual tonsil, weakening of the resistance of the oral mucosa to external influences is observed. This is due to sensitization, intoxication, depletion of the body by various pathogens that disrupt the regulation and repair processes in the body. Keywords: lingual tonsil; cellular composition of oral fluid; immune response. Introduction. The most common nosologies in the practice of an otorhinolaryngologist are chronic diseases of the pharynx. Frequent exacerbations, rapid chronization of the process, and the severity of complications make this problem relevant not only medical, but also social. At the border of the external environment and the natural internal cavities of the body is the natural cavity of the body -the oropharynx. One of its main functions is to prevent the entry of pathogens into the body, as well as the neutralization of Revision Volume 2 Instruction manual 2010 Edition. https://icd.who.int/browse10/Content/statichtml/ICD10Volume2_en_2010.pdf.