Patient's question:
[Symptoms: Acute purulent tonsillitis, high fever of 39.5°C for the first four daysOnset time and cause: August 8th, high fever due to a cold
Treatment: August 8th to August 9th, two days of intravenous drip to reduce fever, but the pus points on the tonsils did not completely disappear. Medication has been taken continuously. Antibiotics and heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs.
Help needed: Frequent tonsillitis, always requiring intravenous drips. Western medicine is too dependent. Are there any Chinese herbal formulas that can help eliminate the pus points on the tonsils?
Doctor's answer:
Tonsillitis is generally treated with a combination of etiological treatment and symptomatic treatment, with a typical treatment duration of 7 to 10 days. The doctor will first examine the cause of the child's tonsillitis to determine whether it is caused by a virus or bacteria. If it is a viral infection, the doctor will prescribe antiviral medication for treatment. If it is a bacterial infection (the most common being streptococcal infection), antibiotics such as penicillin, cephalosporins, and erythromycin are typically used. Symptomatic treatment primarily addresses the discomfort associated with tonsillitis, including fever reduction and throat pain relief. It is generally recommended that parents encourage their children to drink more water and use saltwater gargles during their illness.