Question
The 1-year-old baby often has a red throat, with purulent symptoms and accompanied by high fever, requiring emergency visits every week. The baby sweats a lot and has a hoarse voice without any apparent reason. In the past, when the baby had a fever, it was always throat-related issues, necessitating injections of penicillin and ceftriaxone, along with at least five days of intravenous treatment and nebulizer inhalation therapy before improvement. Saline gargle is used before bedtime, and there is an excessive amount of saliva production. Inquire about how to care for the baby in daily life and what precautions should be taken.
Answer
Tonsillitis is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and secretions in the tonsil crypts. These accumulated bacteria continuously release toxins and spread throughout the body through the vascular network surrounding the adenoid glands. To strengthen the body’s constitution and immunity, acute tonsillitis requires adequate treatment. Clinically, I have found that using Manqian Shu Shu Lian Granules for tonsillitis is effective, along with anti-inflammatory medications such as amoxicillin. It is recommended to drink bluberry root water regularly for preventive measures. Gargle with dilute saltwater twice a day, aiming for a slightly salty taste. There are also specialized mouthwashes for chronic tonsillitis that are particularly effective in preventing recurrence. For those with recurrent tonsillitis, the best treatment method is tonsillectomy surgery, after which the condition will no longer occur.