Acute Tonsillitis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different acute tonsillitis patterns according to TCM theory
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Acute tonsillitis rapidly inflames the tonsils, marked by symptoms like redness, swelling, sore throat, fever, and sometimes, white or yellow patches. This condition is predominantly viral or bacterial and strikes mainly children and young adults. Its swift onset disrupts eating and drinking and can escalate into more serious complications if neglected.
From the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acute tonsillitis signals deeper imbalances within the body, attributing its onset to external pathogenic factors like Wind-Heat or Damp-Heat.
This view prioritizes restoring the body's equilibrium to treat the inflammation, diverging from the symptomatic treatment approach of Western medicine.
Herbal Formulas for Acute Tonsillitis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address acute tonsillitis