Acute tonsillitis is mostly caused by type B hemolytic streptococcal infection, often preferred penicillin antibiotics, such as the treatment effect is not satisfactory can be replaced with cephalosporin or macrolide antibiotics, conditions can also be based on the results of bacterial culture to select sensitive antibiotics. Chronic tonsillitis patients do not need anti-inflammatory drugs.
When suffering from acute purulent tonsillitis, patients can take penicillin, cephalosporin and other antibiotic treatment, which helps to kill the pathogenic bacteria and promote the disappearance of the inflammatory reaction. When symptoms such as high fever or severe throat pain occur, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can also be taken. These drugs are prone to gastrointestinal irritation and allergic reactions.
Patients with chronic tonsillitis may opt for immunotherapy or surgery.
Tonsillitis patients should actively go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the type and extent of the disease, choose a standardized drug treatment or surgical treatment options.