Question

The child has had persistent pus spots on the tonsils, which still exist after receiving intravenous treatment. Currently, apart from the pus spots, other conditions such as spirit, body temperature, and appetite are normal. Inquire whether medication should be stopped and when the pus spots can disappear.

Answer

Medical records show that the child was treated with intravenous therapy on November 20th due to low-grade fever and tonsillar abscess. One week later, the body temperature returned to normal, but pus spots remained on the tonsils. Since December 8th, traditional Chinese medicine has been used for opsonize, along with daily saltwater gargle, but the pus spots still persist. Currently, the child’s spirit, body temperature, and appetite are all normal. For such a situation, the following measures can be considered:

  1. Assess whether it is necessary to continue using medication or switch to a different treatment method.
  2. Strengthen physical exercise to enhance immunity.
  3. Maintain good oral hygiene.
  4. Promptly address nearby infection foci.
  5. Eat a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.
  6. Quit smoking and drinking.
  7. If this condition triggers other diseases or there are surgical indications, consider surgical treatment. In traditional Chinese medicine, acute tonsillitis is categorized as “Wind-Heat Breast Swelling,” while chronic tonsillitis is known as “Deficient Fire Breast Swelling.”