Question
The baby’s tonsils have been enlarged for a year, and they have been drinking Chinese medicine for 5 weeks with no effect. Could there be a problem with the prescription?! We saw a doctor at a Grade A+ hospital in Xi’an. The baby is almost 4 years old.
Answer
During childhood, tonsils often present with physiological enlargement, which usually subsides gradually after the age of ten. If the baby’s tonsils are only physically enlarged, it might cause the baby to snore deeply during sleep. If the child sleeps on their side, the symptoms may improve. In case of a recurrence of acute tonsillitis, intravenous administration of a sufficient course of antibiotics should be used to thoroughly suppress the inflammation and prevent it from becoming chronic. It is important to always maintain good oral hygiene and try to avoid catching a cold.