Question
A patient asks, recently after drinking red wine, they noticed their tonsils swelling up, but it soon returned to normal. They want to know what the cause might be.
Answer
Tonsillitis is usually caused by an upper respiratory infection, possibly due to weakened body and invasion by external pathogens, leading to the body’s inability to resist the pathogens. Traditionally, a large amount of antibiotics is used for treatment, but the effect is often not satisfactory because it may involve viral or chlamydial infections, which mutate quickly. The speed of Western medicine updates does not keep pace with this, especially in some small animal hospitals that may still be using outdated medications. It is suggested to try a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, such as antiviral drugs and fever-reducing medication, while also ensuring adequate rest and drinking plenty of water. Improvement should be noticeable within a few days.