Is suppurative tonsillitis severe?
Purulent tonsillitis is a common disease in otolaryngology and also an emergency condition. It usually develops rapidly, with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and breathing difficulties appearing within 1 to 2 days. Locally, the tonsils may discharge pus or fluid, and the infection may even spread to the peritonsillar space or lead to a peritonsillar abscess. Therefore, patients with purulent tonsillitis should seek medical treatment at a hospital promptly. Treatment usually requires intravenous infusion and symptomatic care, with penicillin being the first choice of medication, followed by cephalosporins. The treatment of purulent tonsillitis requires adequate use of antibiotics and steroids for symptomatic treatment, to quickly control the condition and alleviate symptoms. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)
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