How is suppurative tonsillitis treated?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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Acute suppurative tonsillitis is primarily considered to be caused by acute bacterial infections. In such cases, it is primarily necessary to conduct a complete blood count test. The main purpose of this test is to examine the increased levels of white blood cells and inflammatory response proteins. If the inflammatory response is not particularly prominent, oral antibiotics are generally sufficient, and this can be supplemented with nebulization and the oral administration of traditional Chinese medicines for auxiliary treatment. If the complete blood count indicates a particularly severe inflammatory response and the symptoms are also prominent, intravenous therapy may need to be considered. In cases where conservative treatment is ineffective and particularly severe, further hospital treatment and systematic examination may be required for an accurate assessment of the condition.

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Written by Li Rui
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What should I do if I have a fever with suppurative tonsillitis?

Acute purulent tonsillitis often comes with a fever, which is generally caused by an acute bacterial infection. The first step is to check the body temperature. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider using antipyretic medication. It is also advised to perform a routine blood test to assess the extent of the inflammatory response. Typically, antibiotic treatment is considered to combat the infection, and this may be accompanied by nebulization and the oral intake of traditional Chinese medicine. Most patients can effectively recover with timely treatment. If the treatment does not yield good results, further hospitalization and intravenous therapy might be necessary, along with investigating the possibility of infectious mononucleosis. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Cheng Fu Wei
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Do you need to be hospitalized for suppurative tonsillitis?

Purulent tonsillitis is a relatively severe type of tonsillitis, mainly caused by bacterial infection leading to inflammation and pus formation in the tonsils. If symptoms are severe, such as intense pain that interferes with eating and swallowing, or even high fever reaching above 38.5 degrees Celsius, hospitalization for intravenous therapy is recommended. If the condition is mild, with no fever and less severe pain and swallowing discomfort not affecting eating, oral medication or outpatient intravenous therapy can be administered.

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Written by Xu Qing Tian
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How many days does suppurative tonsillitis last?

Purulent tonsillitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology. The causes of purulent tonsillitis are mainly related to stimuli such as exposure to cold, smoking, and drinking, which lead to decreased resistance and bacterial infection. The common pathogens in patients include hemolytic streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Patients with purulent tonsillitis will have obvious fever, which usually gradually alleviates within 3-5 days. Initially, sensitive antibiotics should be used for anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment. For some patients with high fever, hormones can be used to help reduce fever and inflammation. Additionally, it is recommended to drink plenty of warm water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and consume foods rich in vitamins to enhance the patient's resistance. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can you eat strawberries with suppurative tonsillitis?

Suppurative tonsillitis is a severe, acute inflammatory infection of the tonsils. Clinically, the symptoms are quite severe, with patients experiencing intense throat pain, chills, fever, etc. The clinical treatment mainly involves the use of antibiotics. The diet for suppurative tonsillitis should be nutritious, light, and easy to digest. Strawberries are a very good and tasty fruit, and generally, they can be eaten, but not in excess. This is because suppurative tonsillitis requires us to maintain a balance of cold and warm temperatures, avoiding food that is too cold or too hot. Strawberries can be consumed in moderation, not excessively. In summary, patients with suppurative tonsillitis can eat strawberries, but not too much, as strawberries are essentially a cold food.

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Is suppurative tonsillitis uncomfortable?

Suppurative tonsillitis is an acute infection of the tonsils, which is relatively severe and involves purulent changes in the tonsils. Clinically, patients experience severe throat pain, which worsens during swallowing and may even lead to difficulty in eating. Patients may also experience symptoms such as chills and fever. Therefore, suppurative tonsillitis is very distressing, and we need to actively manage it. Generally, we conduct a blood test to check the routine blood parameters and observe the level of white blood cell infection, that is, the white blood cell count. Then, we administer intravenous infusions of antibiotics for treatment.