Question
Long-term low fever, headache, and constipation; can chronic tonsillitis in children be cured with traditional Chinese medicine?
Answer
Currently, surgical removal of the tonsils remains the primary treatment method, but it is important to reasonably control the indications to avoid arbitrary tonsillectomies that can lower the respiratory tract’s anti-infection immune function, leading to immune surveillance disorders. Moreover, surgery is not absolutely safe and can sometimes result in postoperative complications such as dry throat, pain, and discomfort. Surgery is only considered when the inflammation has reached an irreversible state.