What should be avoided in the diet for acute tonsillitis?

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 06, 2024
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Acute tonsillitis is primarily caused by an acute infectious inflammation of the tonsils due to bacterial infection, which may also initially involve viral infections. The main bacteria involved are Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic streptococcus. The dietary restrictions for acute tonsillitis mainly include the following:

Firstly, in terms of diet, it is important to eat light, nutritious, and easily digestible foods. Spicy and stimulating foods such as tobacco and chili peppers should be avoided, as these irritants can cause further congestion and swelling of the mucous membranes, exacerbating the condition during the acute phase.

Secondly, attention should be given to substances such as mangoes and seafood, which can cause allergies. If a patient is allergic to these substances, consuming them can trigger allergic symptoms, aggravating the clinical symptoms of acute tonsillitis and worsening the condition.

Thirdly, it is important to ensure that the food consumed is neither too hot nor too cold, as extreme temperatures can affect the recovery from the illness.

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Chronic tonsillitis is mainly caused by mixed infections of bacteria or viruses, with the chronic inflammation of the tonsils often being caused by hemolytic streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus. It is rare for chronic tonsillitis to become cancerous. The primary reason is due to the persistence of acute tonsillitis, which does not provide the conditions for cancerous changes. However, if individuals frequently consume spicy and stimulating food, or engage in smoking and drinking, this can cause local ulcers and lead to cancerous changes in the tonsils. Therefore, in daily life, if one notices cauliflower-like growths on the surface of the tonsils, special attention should be given, and a timely hospital check-up should be conducted to avoid the development of cancer.

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Does chronic tonsillitis cause fever?

Chronic tonsillitis is a relatively common ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disease with various clinical symptoms. Most patients may experience enlarged tonsils, a sensation of a foreign body in the tonsils, and recurrent sore throat, though the pain generally isn't very severe. Patients with chronic tonsillitis usually do not have a fever. However, if an acute episode of chronic tonsillitis occurs, it may cause fever, primarily due to acute bacterial infection leading to fever. In terms of treatment, blood tests and laryngoscopic examinations are necessary to observe the extent of the inflammation. Generally, antibiotic treatment to fight the infection is considered, with a treatment period of about one week. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How many days of fever for chronic tonsillitis?

Chronic tonsillitis generally does not cause fever, but if chronic tonsillitis has an acute attack, it may cause fever. This situation is mainly due to an acute bacterial infection, with common symptoms including sudden sore throat, swollen tonsils, and pus formation, which may be accompanied by fever. Generally, the duration of the fever varies from person to person, typically around 3 days. During the acute episode, timely medicinal treatment should be considered, primarily with antibiotics. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing medications should be considered. It is also necessary to monitor the patient's blood routine and temperature fluctuations, with regular check-ups.

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Is chronic tonsillitis contagious?

Chronic tonsillitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the tonsils, mainly due to repeated attacks of acute tonsillitis or the presence of a chronic infectious focus in the teeth and oral cavity, which prevents acute tonsillitis from being actively cured and then gradually develops and prolongs into chronic tonsillitis. Since it is a chronic inflammation, it should be noted that it generally is not contagious. Even acute tonsillitis has relatively weak contagiousness. In clinical treatment, chronic tonsillitis is mainly treated symptomatically with traditional Chinese medicines that clear heat and detoxify. In summary, chronic tonsillitis is not contagious.