Acute tonsillitis is an acute nonspecific inflammation of palatine tonsil, also known as acute palatine tonsillitis, which is often accompanied by acute pharyngitis of different degrees. First of all, the onset is urgent, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as fear of cold and high fever, which usually lasts for three to five days. There will also be headaches, loss of appetite, fatigue, backache, leg pain and even constipation. Children with high fever may cause convulsions, vomiting and drowsiness.
If it is acute tonsillitis, pay more attention to bed rest, drink plenty of water, and eliminate toxins produced in the body after bacterial infection. Rinse your mouth with light salt water several times a day to keep your mouth clean. If the body temperature is too high, apply physical cooling, you can apply an ice pack to your head and neck, or wipe your body with low-concentration alcohol to dissipate heat. When using antibiotics, we should closely observe the patient's temperature, pulse and other changes. If the fever persists, we can increase the dosage of antibiotics or change drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Be sure to keep the stool unobstructed, and you can take laxatives to help defecate when you are constipated.
In addition, we should pay more attention to oral hygiene in peacetime. Bacteria in the mouth can directly stimulate tonsils and cause tonsillitis. Usually, we should avoid colds, actively prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections, such as colds and rhinitis, and also reduce the onset of acute suppurative tonsillitis. Pay attention to a rich diet, eat more foods that relieve sore throat and detoxify, and ensure a balanced nutrition. Avoid overwork, which will lead to the decline of the body's resistance, easy to be invaded by viruses, and cause tonsil infection.