Tonsillitis (Tonsils Inflammation): Therapy

General measures

If tonsillitis is caused by a viral infection, it is necessary to wait for the normal healing process, which may take one to two weeks. The following measures may help the healing process:
- Bed rest
- Careful gargling with an antibacterial solution
- In children, calf compresses to reduce fever
Observance of the general hygiene measures!
Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for the underweight.
- BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
- Falling below the BMI lower limit (from the age of 45: 22; from the age of 55: 23; from the age of 65: 24) → Participation in a medically supervised program for the underweight.
Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
Avoidance of psychosocial stress:
- Stress (due toweakening of the immune system).

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grain products).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- Drink enough
- Do not eat hard foods, but rather soft foods such as soups and tea, such as chamomile tea.
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.