Question
I have a recurring tonsillitis problem. Whenever I get overheated or catch a cold, my throat starts to hurt, and in severe cases, my tonsils become inflamed and purulent. How should I treat this? Is it okay to take medication myself?
Answer
Acute tonsillitis can be divided into simple and purulent types, caused by viruses or bacteria with different levels of toxicity. Pathogens often lurk in the tonsils and are more prone to flare up when immunity is compromised. The use of anti-inflammatory medication can effectively ease symptoms. It may recur during periods of weakened immunity or when catching a cold, but there’s no need to worry; these conditions are generally easy to treat.