Question
My daughter is 8 weeks and 5 days old, with right tonsil enlargement. The doctor says it’s grade 3. It was discovered at one week old and has been persistent until now. How should it be treated? Previous treatments included intravenous drips and cephalosporin antibiotics, but they were ineffective. I want to know how to effectively treat the tonsil enlargement. Tonsil enlargement is a common pediatric condition. If not managed properly, it can lead to recurrent episodes and increased risk of recurrence. Chronic tonsillitis, as a focus of infection, can trigger systemic reactions such as pharyngitis, rhinitis, otitis media, bronchitis, nephritis, and rheumatism. A grade 3 enlargement is quite serious and can cause difficulty breathing, snoring, and even attention deficit issues, which may lead to weakened constitution over time.
Answer
Enlarged tonsils are a common pediatric condition characterized by an overly robust immune system. Neglecting proper management can lead to recurrent episodes and increased risk of recurrence. Chronic tonsillitis, acting as an infection focus, can trigger systemic reactions such as pharyngitis, rhinitis, otitis media, bronchitis, nephritis, and rheumatism. A grade 3 enlargement is quite severe and can cause breathing difficulties, snoring, attention deficit issues, and potentially weaken the constitution over time.