Question

The tonsillitis has not subsided. Previous treatment and its effectiveness: Both traditional Chinese and Western medicine have been taken without effect, and in the end, it was recommended that surgery be performed; subsequently, I went to a hospital of traditional Chinese medicine, where the doctor said I had large tonsils that couldn’t be reduced, and prescribed Chinese and Western medicine to take first to prevent inflammation.

Answer

Inflammation is the inflammation of the tonsils. Clinically, it is divided into acute and chronic types, with main symptoms including sore throat, fever, and discomfort in the throat. This condition can lead to regional or systemic complications in areas such as the ears, nose, heart, kidneys, and joints, so it should be taken seriously. The causative agents of tonsillitis are primarily hemolytic streptococci, but other pathogens such as staphylococcus, pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and viruses can also cause it. 1. The tonsils are generally the largest between 3 to 10 years old and gradually shrink after 10 years old, so tonsillitis during childhood is a key focus for prevention and treatment. 2. Strengthen physical exercise, especially during winter, and increase outdoor activities to enhance the body’s adaptability to cold temperatures, reducing the chance of tonsillitis. 3. Always maintain oral hygiene; rinse the mouth after eating. 4. Acute tonsillitis is often caused by bacterial infection, particularly from pathogens such as streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, antibiotics must be used; penicillin is most effective, and oral or intravenous injection can be chosen based on the severity of the inflammation. 5. Chronic tonsillitis or hypertrophic tonsils may require tonsillectomy; nowadays, rapid tonsillectomy is commonly used. During surgery, a surface anesthetic spray is first sprayed into the child’s mouth; after a short wait, the child’s throat sensation will become dull, and then he