How many days does it usually take to recover from purulent tonsillitis?
Oct 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Song Haitao
Introduction
Purulent tonsillitis refers to acute suppurative tonsillitis, which generally takes 7–10 days to recover. Suppurative tonsillitis is an acute purulent inflammation of the palatine tonsils caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. It is a common clinical upper respiratory tract infection, often accompanied by inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa and lymphoid tissues to varying degrees. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls within the category of "Rue' e" (Luer).
Purulent tonsillitis refers to acute suppurative tonsillitis, which generally takes 7–10 days to recover. Specific details are as follows:
Suppurative tonsillitis is an acute purulent inflammation of the palatine tonsils caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. It is a common clinical upper respiratory tract infection, often accompanied by varying degrees of pharyngeal mucosal and lymphoid tissue inflammation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls under the category of "rue' e" (a term for tonsillitis). The causative agents are mostly hemolytic streptococci, followed by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus, and others. It occurs more frequently in spring and autumn and commonly develops when immunity is reduced due to temperature changes, fatigue, or cold exposure. Children and adolescents are high-risk groups. Clinical features include sudden onset, severe sore throat, high fever, chills, with body temperature often rising above 39°C. The condition tends to recur and usually resolves within 7–10 days. However, it may trigger complications such as rheumatic fever, arthritis, myocarditis, and acute nephritis. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions and use medications such as cefprozil dispersible tablets or penicillin V potassium tablets for treatment.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention when experiencing symptoms and to undergo standardized treatment under a physician's guidance, which helps promote recovery.
