Question
My child’s breathing sound has become rougher at night, and the sound decreases when they sleep on their side but does not snore, nor do they breathe through their mouth. This situation has been ongoing for half a year, with the breathing sound remaining rough. Although I have seen a doctor, the medication prescribed is the same as before, and there has been no improvement after a week of continuous use. What medications can be used for an enlarged tonsil?
Answer
There are various treatment methods for tonsillitis, but most are auxiliary treatments. The most effective way to treat an enlarged tonsil is through surgical treatment. Medication treatment can only alleviate symptoms and has limited effects on shrinking the tonsils, and children’s medication must be used with extra caution. Tonsils grow with age, reaching their largest size at 6 years old and then gradually shrinking.
Medication Treatment
Medication treatment can only alleviate the superficial symptoms caused by an enlarged tonsil and is difficult to shrink it. Children’s medication must be very careful.
Surgical Treatment
The most effective treatment for an enlarged tonsil is surgical treatment. If tonsillitis recurs frequently and conservative treatment is ineffective, or if it becomes a cause of other systemic diseases such as recurrent sinusitis, decreased hearing, secretory otitis media, or severe respiratory disorders like snoring, surgery becomes a necessary option. Early acceptance of regular treatment is a more ideal choice. Many parents worry that removing the tonsils will weaken their child’s resistance and that surgery may have risks, but in reality…