Question
What should I do if my six-year-old child experiences recurring attacks of tonsillitis? During the day, there are no symptoms, but at night, the sound of breathing is particularly loud, as if it’s not clear, and with a cold, the tonsils swell up, even become purulent, and may also cause mesenteric lymphadenitis. When there are no cold symptoms, the child has loud snoring during sleep.
Answer
Tonsillitis is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and secretions in the tonsil fossa. These accumulated bacteria continuously secrete toxins and spread throughout the body through the vascular network around the glandular orifice. General treatment involves strengthening the body’s constitution and immunity, and adequate treatment is required for acute tonsillitis. In clinical practice, I have found that using Manqian Shu Xiang granules for tonsillitis is effective, along with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as amoxicillin. Drinking blue root water regularly can help prevent the condition. Gargle with saltwater in the morning and evening; it should be slightly salty to feel comfortable. There are also mouthwashes specifically for chronic tonsillitis that are particularly good for preventing recurrent attacks. For those with recurrent tonsillar inflammation, the best treatment method is to undergo a tonsillectomy; postoperatively, it will not recur.