Tonsillitis refers to the nonspecific inflammation of the tonsils located in the pharynx. Because of virus or bacterial infection, the virus is often a part of acute viral upper respiratory infection, while the bacterial infection is called suppurative tonsillitis, and its symptoms, treatment and prognosis are different from those of ordinary viral upper respiratory infection.
Acute suppurative tonsillitis is characterized by acute onset, high fever and obvious sore throat, especially when swallowing. Examination showed congestion in the pharynx, yellow and white pus spots or pus coating on swollen tonsils, and swollen cervical lymph nodes. The main treatment principles of acute suppurative tonsillitis are anti-infection, intravenous drip of antibiotics, local gargling with compound borax solution, or taking throat-moistening tablets with antibacterial effect, while paying attention to rest, drinking more water and having a juicy diet. Recurrent acute tonsillitis can develop into chronic tonsillitis, which is related to low immunity. There are pathogenic bacteria in tonsils of chronic tonsillitis. Toxins secreted by bacteria not only enter the blood and inflammatory secretions are swallowed to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, but also cause long-term low fever, indigestion and loss of appetite. When the body's immunity drops, it can also have an acute attack. At the same time, bacteria and toxins can cause allergic reactions in the body, causing rheumatic fever (rheumatic arthritis and rheumatic heart disease), nephritis and other diseases. Comprehensive measures can be taken to treat chronic tonsillitis, including strengthening physique and immunity, full and thorough anti-infection treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment and local tonsil irrigation.