Question
How to deal with recurring tonsillitis causing fever and cough?
Answer
The treatment for acute tonsillitis primarily focuses on suppressing infection. Tonsillitis is often caused by bacterial infections, especially purulent tonsillitis, which is due to inflammatory bacteria, so antibiotics must be used. Chronic tonsillitis can lead to tonsillar hypertrophy, which may cause difficulty breathing, especially during deep sleep. This is because the tongue also relaxes and falls back, resulting in loud snoring. Over time, chronic snoring can interfere with growth and development due to chronic coughing, and chronic coughing can also disrupt the intellectual growth and development of children.