Enlarged tonsils are a common manifestation after the onset of acute tonsillitis, and the swelling can be reduced by general treatment, antibiotic application, and local therapy. There is no fastest way to reduce swelling. The common cause of the disease is B hemolytic streptococcal infection, which manifests as sore throat, which is aggravated by swallowing or coughing and often radiates to the ear. The more severe pain can lead to dysphagia.
1. General treatment: bed rest, liquid diet and drink more water, strengthen nutrition and unclogging stools.
2. Antibiotic application: it is the main method to treat this disease. Penicillin should be the first choice, according to the severity of the disease, decide the route of administration (intravenous or intramuscular). It is usually applied for 5-7 days. If the condition does not improve after 2 to 3 days of treatment, the cause should be analyzed and other kinds of antibiotics should be used.
If the swelling of tonsils is obvious and affects breathing and swallowing, glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone and dexamethasone can be used systemically as appropriate.
3. Local treatment: available compound borax solution, vinpocetine water or 1:5000 furacilin liquid gargle. Children can gargle with warm sugar water. Alkaline gargle has the effect of dissolving the viscous secretion, vinegar willow acid water gargle pharynx has the effect of pain relief. Iodine throat tablets, dolmifene tablets, Jianmin throat tablets, watermelon cream tablets, etc., also have the effect of anti-inflammatory and pain relief.
When the tonsils are inflamed and swollen, you should actively seek medical treatment, systematic examination to clarify the diagnosis and condition, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.