Question
A parent asks about their child’s tonsillitis, which has not improved for several months, despite the use of many medications. Concerned about potential side effects, the parent has stopped the medication. After discontinuation, the child exhibits symptoms of nasal congestion and mouth breathing, leaving the parent at a loss for what to do. Moreover, the child had a fever a few months ago and was diagnosed with tonsillitis, but the treatment was ineffective.
Answer
Tonsillitis is often caused by external wind-cold or insufficient resistance. If the treatment is not effective, it is recommended to adopt intravenous administration of antibiotics and pay attention to fluid intake and temperature monitoring. Recurrent tonsillitis may be due to low resistance, so enhancing resistance is an urgent matter. The child’s resistance may be related to picky eating, congenital constitution, or inadequate postnatal care. In addition to injecting immunoglobulins, it is recommended to pay attention to daily care such as promptly drying sweat and adjusting clothing as needed. If tonsillitis severely affects other organs such as the kidneys, it may be necessary to consider tonsillectomy.