What can you eat with acute tonsillitis?

Written by Yao Jun
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Updated on November 01, 2024
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Acute tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsil mucosa and submucosa in the throat area, which may be related to bacterial infections, viral infections, and some physical and chemical factors, such as dust and high temperature. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods in the case of acute tonsillitis. Instead, we can eat more bland, easily digestible, high-protein foods rich in vitamins, such as foods with a bitter taste. We can also consume some throat-clearing fruits like watermelon, dragon fruit, apple, and snow pear, etc. Thus, during the anti-inflammatory treatment for acute tonsillitis, one can also adopt a light diet.

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What are the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis?

The symptoms of chronic tonsillitis during the non-acute phase vary from person to person. Some individuals may not exhibit clear symptoms, while others may display more typical ones. The most common symptoms include recurrent sore throat, and sensations of dryness, itchiness, the presence of a foreign body, and discomfort in swallowing or coughing. Another common symptom is persistent cough, which can be irritating, with some individuals frequently clearing their throat. Bad breath may also occur, such as when stone-like substances form on the tonsils and are expelled, carrying a foul odor. If the tonsils are excessively enlarged, they can interfere with breathing, cause snoring during sleep, and even lead to breath-holding, resulting in unclear speech, as if speaking with a mouthful. These are commonly seen in clinical settings. Additionally, some systemic reactions may occur, including fever, fatigue, low-grade fever, and headaches.

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Is nebulization good for chronic tonsillitis?

Chronic tonsillitis is a relatively common otolaryngology disease, with significant individual differences in clinical symptoms, which may include sore throat and a foreign body sensation in the throat. In terms of treatment, nebulization is a commonly used method and is generally effective as it can reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms such as throat pain and foreign body sensations in the throat. If nebulization alone is ineffective, further evaluation with routine blood tests and laryngoscopy may be needed, possibly in addition to oral medication treatment. Diet should also be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, smoking, and drinking, with regular follow-ups.

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Chronic Tonsillitis Dietary Precautions

In terms of diet, there are several points to note for chronic tonsillitis: First, it is very important to drink plenty of water, which is vital for the maintenance of chronic tonsillitis. As for food, it is necessary to avoid spicy and stimulating foods and primarily adopt a light diet, eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins in the body, which is also very important for the prevention and care of chronic tonsillitis. Additionally, try to avoid environments with smoking and alcohol; specifically, do not smoke or drink alcohol, and avoid inhaling second-hand smoke. Pay attention to oral hygiene and rinse your mouth promptly after eating.

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How to treat acute tonsillitis

Acute tonsillitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, mainly caused by acute bacterial infection. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to conduct routine blood tests and indirect laryngoscopy to assess the specific extent of the inflammatory response. Generally, most patients can consider oral medication, commonly used are cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics. It is also possible to consider combining oral traditional Chinese medicine and nebulization therapy. The general treatment period is about one week, after which most patients will gradually recover and alleviate. If oral medication is ineffective, some patients may need to consider infusion therapy. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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What to do with acute tonsillitis?

Acute tonsillitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, primarily caused by acute bacterial infection leading to inflammation of the tonsils, resulting in throat pain, swollen tonsils, and in severe cases, it may affect breathing and swallowing. In terms of examination, it is firstly recommended to perform an indirect laryngoscopy to observe the extent of inflammation within the throat and to determine the presence of any throat obstruction. It is also necessary to conduct a routine blood test to help assess the severity and type of bacterial infection. Regarding treatment, oral medication is primarily considered, generally focusing on antibiotics, which can be complemented by nebulization and traditional Chinese medicine. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe and oral medication is ineffective, further infusion therapy may need to be considered, but it generally falls under common ailments. Typically, the recovery time is about a week, although there are individual differences. After treatment, regular follow-up checks are needed to observe the recovery process.