[Actual considerations of post-tonsillectomy case management]. / Sovremennye aspekty vedeniia patsientov posle tonzilléktomii.

INTRODUCTION: Despite the large number of studies and clinical observations on timely analgesia in the postoperative period, there are no clearly formulated views on the nature of the pain syndrome, and there are no modern protocols for the treatment of pain after tonsillectomy. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of a homeopathic monocomponent herbal product Arnica Montana C9 (BUARON) on the condition of patients undergoing tonsillectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The article presents a study that was conducted in patients with chronic decompensated tonsillitis who were admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University for planned surgery. RESULTS: Entered the results of the study into the developed computer database on a personal computer using tables 'Microsoft Excel'. Carried out the analysis and statistical processing of the obtained data using the software package Statistica for Windows v.10.0, determined the parameters of descriptive statistics. DISCUSSION: In accordance with the results of statistical analysis, it was found that the use of a homeopathic monocomponent herbal product Arnica Montana C9 (BOIRON) in patients after tonsillectomy leads to a reduction in treatment time compared to traditional therapy. CONCLUSION: The use of Arnica Montana C9 (BOIRON) can reduce the severity of pain in patients after tonsillectomy.

Complementary and alternative medicine in the (symptomatic) treatment of acute tonsillitis in children: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Acute tonsillitis (including tonsillopharyngitis) in childhood is a common disease with a peak of illness in school-age. Most of these cases have a viral origin and antibiotic therapy is not indicated, therefore, effective symptomatic therapy is required. For this reason, complementary, alternative and integrative medicine therapies might be a solution. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to demonstrate study status of such therapies. METHODS: The databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, OVID, CAMbase, CAM-QUEST® and Anthromedics were systematically screened for studies investigating complementary, alternative and integrative therapy approaches in paediatric cohorts. Studies were analyzed by therapy approach, study design, cohort and outcome, using the PRISMA 2020 checklist. RESULTS: The systematic literature search resulted in 321 articles. Five publications corresponded to the search criteria and were assigned to the following specific therapeutic categories: herbal medicine (3), homeopathy (1) and ayurvedic medicine (1). Clinical trials were found for the herbal compounds BNO 1030 (Impupret®) and EPs® 7630 (Umckaloabo), the homeopathic complex Tonzolyt® and the ayurvedic medicine Kanchnara-Guggulu and Pratisarana of Tankana­Madhu. Antimicrobial effects of essential oils and carvacrol as single agents as well as in combination with erythromycin were analysed in an in vitro study. CONCLUSION: Clinical studies indicate an improvement of symptoms and a good tolerability of all investigated remedies of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine in the treatment of tonsillitis in childhood. Nevertheless, quality and quantity of the studies were insufficient to make a reliable conclusion regarding effectiveness. Therefore, more clinical trials are urgently needed to achieve a meaningful result.

Estudio aleatorizado, doble ciego, sobre la eficacia del tratamiento homeopático en niños con amigdalitis recurrente / Randomized, double-blind study on the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in children with recurrent tonsillitis

La eficacia y seguridad del tratamiento homeopático fueron investigadas en niños con amigdalitis recurrente para la que se indicaba cirugía. Métodos: Estudio clínico prospectivo, aleatorizado, doble ciego, que incluyó 40 niños de entre 3 y 7 años de edad; 20 niños fueron tratados con medicación homeopática y otros 20 niños, con placebo. El seguimiento fue de 4 meses por niño. La evaluación de los resultados fue clínica mediante un cuestionario estándar y examen clínico el primer y último día de tratamiento. La amigdalitis recurrente se definió como ocurrencia de 5 a 7 episodios de amigdalitis bacteriana aguda al año. Resultados: Del grupo de 18 niños que completó el tratamiento homeopático, 14 no presentó episodio alguno de amigdalitis bacteriana aguda; del grupo de 15 niños que recibió placebo, 5 pacientes no presentaron amigdalitis. Esta diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,015). Ninguno de los pacientes presentó efectos secundarios. Conclusiones: El tratamiento homeopático fue efectivo en niños con amigdalitis recurrente, en comparación con el placebo; a 14 niños (78%) ya no se les indicó cirugía. El tratamiento homeopático no se asoció con eventos adversos.

The efficacy and safety of homeopathic treatment was investigated on children with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery. Methods: Prospective, randomized,double-blind clinical trial that included 40 children between ages of 3 to 7 years old;20 children were treated with homeopathic medication and 20 children with placebo. Follow up was 4 months per child. Assessment of results was clinical by means of a standard questionnaire and clinical examination on the first and last day of treatment.Recurrent tonsillitis was defined as 5 to 7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year. Results: From the group of 18 children who completed homeopathic treatment, 14 did not present any episode of acute bacterial tonsillitis; from the group of 15 children whoreceived placebo 5 patients did not present tonsillitis; this difference was statistically significant (p= 0,015). None of the patient exhibited side effects. Conclusions: Homeopathic treatment was effective in children with recurrent tonsillitis compared to placebo, 14 children (78%) were no longer indicated surgery. Homeopathic treatment was not associated with adverse events.

Effectiveness of an add-on treatment with the homeopathic medication SilAtro-5-90 in recurrent tonsillitis: An international, pragmatic, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of the homeopathic product SilAtro-5-90 in recurrent tonsillitis. METHODS: In this international, pragmatic, controlled clinical trial, 256 patients (6-60 years) with moderate recurrent tonsillitis were randomized to receive either SilAtro-5-90 in addition to standard symptomatic treatment, or to receive standard treatment only. The primary outcome was the mean time period between consecutive acute throat infections (ATI) within 1 year (analyzed via repeated events analysis). RESULTS: During the evaluation year, the risk of getting an ATI was significantly lower (hazard ratio: 0.45, proportional means model, p = 0.0002, ITT) with SilAtro-5-90 compared to control. Tonsillitis-specific symptoms were significantly reduced (p < 0.0001, ITT) and the need of antibiotics to treat acute throat infections (p = 0.0008; ITT) decreased. 3 non-serious adverse drug reactions were reported for SilAtro-5-90. CONCLUSIONS: An integrative treatment approach where SilAtro-5-90 is given alongside mainstream symptomatic treatment may bring therapeutic benefit to patients suffering from recurrent tonsillitis. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ISRCTN registry: Registration number ISRCTN19016626, registered 23 January 2013.

Integrative management of pediatric tonsillopharyngitis: An international survey.

This survey investigated the management of pediatric tonsillopharyngitis, with a focus on natural remedies. 138 pediatricians, general practitioners and ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialists in 7 countries were surveyed by a dedicated questionnaire. A rapid strept test (RST) to diagnose acute tonsillopharyngitis was routinely used by 56/138 participants (41%). The use of RST allowed 200 diagnosis/year compared with 125 diagnosis/year for clinicians who did not use this tool. Homeopathy remedies were prescribed as a supportive therapy by 62% of participants (85/138). Among different homeopathic remedies, SilAtro-5-90 was the most frequently prescribed (53/138, 38%). In the chronic setting, homeopathy was suggested as a supportive therapy by 82/138 participants (59%), phytotherapy by 39 (28%) and vitamins/nutritional supplementation by 51 (37%). The management of tonsillopharyngitis in pediatric patients still remains empiric. Natural remedies, and homeopathy in particular, are used in the management of URTIs. An integrative approach to these infections may help reduce excessive antibiotic prescription.

Comparison of solid and liquid forms of homeopathic remedies for tonsillitis.

The efficacy of three plants used in homeopathy to treat acute tonsillitis was evaluated. A fixed combination of three plant substances (Phytolacca americana, Guajacum officinale, Capsicum annuum) was used in either solid (tablet) or liquid (drop) formulation: 107 patients were treated and no antibiotics were used. The objective and subjective symptoms of acute tonsillitis were noted. A significant decrease in symptoms was observed as early as 2.5 days after treatment startup; no serious adverse effects were reported. It was concluded that acute tonsillitis can be treated with a homeopathic remedy characterized by its immunomodulatory, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Effect of homoeopathic medicines on daily burden of symptoms in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the intrinsic effects of individually prescribed homoeopathic medicines. DESIGN: Randomised double blind placebo controlled study. SETTING: Paediatric outpatient department of university hospital. PATIENTS: 175 children with frequently recurring upper respiratory tract infections. Of the 170 children evaluable, 86 were randomised to homoeopathic medicines (47 boys, 39 girls; median age at start 4.2 years; median number of episodes in past year 4) and 84 to placebo (43 boys, 41 girls; median age at start 3.6 years; median number of episodes in past year 4). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Mean score for daily symptoms, number of antibiotic courses, and number of adenoidectomies and tonsillectomies over one year of follow up. RESULTS: The mean daily symptom score was 2.61 in the placebo group and 2.21 in the treatment group (difference 0.41; 95% confidence interval -0.02 to 0.83). In both groups the use of antibiotics was greatly reduced compared with that in the year before entering the trial (from 73 to 33 in the treatment group and from 69 to 43 in the placebo group). The proportion of children in the treatment group having adenoidectomies was lower in the treatment group (16%, 8/50) than in the placebo group (21%, 9/42). The proportion having tonsillectomies was the same in both groups (5%). CONCLUSION: Individually prescribed homoeopathic medicines seem to add little to careful counselling of children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infection in reducing the daily burden of symptoms, use of antibiotics, and need for adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.

Efficacy of a homeopathic complex on acute viral tonsillitis.

BACKGROUND: Acute viral tonsillitis is an upper respiratory tract infection prevalent in school-aged children. Because this condition is self-limiting, conventional treatment options are usually palliative. Homeopathic remedies are a useful alternative to conventional medications in acute uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections in children, offering earlier symptom resolution, cost-effectiveness, and fewer adverse effects. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a homeopathic complex on the symptoms of acute viral tonsillitis in African children in South Africa. METHODS: This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-day pilot study. Thirty children, age 6 to 12 years, with acute viral tonsillitis were recruited from a primary school in Gauteng, South Africa. Participants took two tablets of the medication four times daily. The treatment group received lactose tablets medicated with the homeopathic complex (Atropa belladonna D4, Calcarea phosphoricum D4, Hepar sulphuris D4, Kalium bichromat D4, Kalium muriaticum D4, Mercurius protoiodid D10, and Mercurius biniodid D10). The placebo consisted of the unmedicated vehicle only. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale measured pain intensity, and a Symptom Grading Scale assessed changes in tonsillitis signs and symptoms. RESULTS: The treatment group had a statistically significant improvement in the following symptoms compared with the placebo group: pain associated with tonsillitis, pain on swallowing, erythema and inflammation of the pharynx, and tonsil size. CONCLUSION: The homeopathic complex used in this study exhibited significant anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving qualities in children with acute viral tonsillitis. No patients reported any adverse effects. These preliminary findings are promising; however, the sample size was small and therefore a definitive conclusion cannot be reached. A larger, more inclusive research study should be undertaken to verify the findings of this study.

Randomized, double-blind trial on the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in children with recurrent tonsillitis

OBJECTIVE: The efficacy and safety of homeopathic treatment was investigated onchildren with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery. METHODS: Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial that included 40 children between ages of 3 to 7 years old;20 children were treated with homeopathic medication and 20 children with placebo. Follow up was 4 months per child. Assessment of results was clinical by means of astandard questionnaire and clinical examination on the first and last day of treatment. Recurrent tonsillitis was defined as 5 to 7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year. RESULTS: From the group of 18 children who completed homeopathic treatment, 14 did not present any episode of acute bacterial tonsillitis; from the group of 15 children who received placebo 5 patients did not present tonsillitis; this difference was statistically significant (p= 0,015). None of the patient exhibited side effects. CONCLUSIONS: Homeopathic treatment was effective in children with recurrent tonsillitis compared toplacebo, 14 children (78%) were no longer indicated surgery. Homeopathic treatment was not associated with adverse events.

Estudo clínico, duplo-cego, randomizado, em crianças com amigdalites recorrentes submetidas a tratamento homeopático / A double-blind, randomized clinical study in children with recurrent tonsillitis undergoing homeopathic treatment

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do tratamento homeopático em crianças com amigdalite recorrente, com indicação cirúrgica. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego, randomizado, em que foram incluídas 40 crianças com idade variando de 3 a 7 anos; 20 crianças foram tratadas com medicação homeopática individualizada e 20 crianças receberam placebo. A duração do estudo de cada paciente foi de 4 meses. A avaliação dos resultados foi clínica, por meio de questionário padrão, de exame otorrinolaringológico, no primeiro e no último dia do tratamento. Utilizou-se como critério de amigdalites de repetição a ocorrência de 5 a 7 episódios de amigdalites agudas ao ano. Resultados: Das 18 crianças que completaram o tratamento homeopático, 14 não apresentaram nenhum episódio de amigdalite aguda bacteriana; das 15 crianças que receberam placebo por 4 meses, 5 pacientes não apresentaram amigdalite, com diferenças estatisticamente significantes (p= 0,015). Nenhum dos pacientes apresentou efeitos colaterais aos medicamentos prescritos. Conclusões: O tratamento homeopático foi eficaz nas crianças com amigdalites recorrentes, quandocomparado ao placebo, excluindo 14 crianças (78%) da indicação cirúrgica. O medicamento homeopático não provocou eventos adversos nas crianças. (AU)

Objective: The efficacy and security of homeopathic treatment was investigated on children with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery. Methods: Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial that included 40 children between ages of 3 to 7 years old, 20 children were treated with homeopathic medication and 20 children with placebo. The duration of the study of each child was 4 months. The evaluation of the results was clinical, by means of a standard questionnaire and clinical examination on the first and last day of treatment. Recurrent tonsillitis was defined as 5 to 7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year. Results: From the group of 18 children who completed homeopathic treatment, 14 did not present any episode of acute bacterial tonsillitis; from the group of 15 children who received placebo 5 patients did not present tonsillitis; this difference was statistically significant (p= 0,015). None of the patient exhibited side effects. Conclusions: homeopathic treatment was effective in the children with recurrent tonsillitis compared to placebo, 14 children (78%) were no longer indicated surgery. Homeopathic treatment was not associated with adverse events. (AU)

Randomized, double-blind trial on the efficacy of homeopathic treatment inchildren with recurrent tonsillitis

Objective: The efficacy and safety of homeopathic treatment was investigated onchildren with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery. Methods: Prospective, randomized,double-blind clinical trial that included 40 children between ages of 3 to 7 years old;20 children were treated with homeopathic medication and 20 children with placebo.Follow up was 4 months per child. Assessment of results was clinical by means of astandard questionnaire and clinical examination on the first and last day of treatment.Recurrent tonsillitis was defined as 5 to 7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year.Results: From the group of 18 children who completed homeopathic treatment, 14 didnot present any episode of acute bacterial tonsillitis; from the group of 15 children whoreceived placebo 5 patients did not present tonsillitis; this difference was statisticallysignificant (p= 0,015). None of the patient exhibited side effects. Conclusions:Homeopathic treatment was effective in children with recurrent tonsillitis compared toplacebo, 14 children (78%) were no longer indicated surgery. Homeopathic treatmentwas not associated with adverse events. (AU)

Estudo clínico, duplo-cego, randomizado, em crianças com amigdalites recorrentes submetidas a tratamento homeopático / Randomized, double-blind trial on the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in children with recurrent tonsillitis

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do tratamento homeopático em crianças com amigdalite recorrente, com indicação cirúrgica. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego, randomizado, em que foram incluídas 40 crianças com idade variando de 3 a 7 anos; 20 crianças foram tratadas com medicação homeopática individualizada e 20 crianças receberam placebo. A duração do estudo de cada paciente foi de 4 meses. A avaliação dos resultados foi clínica, por meio de questionário padrão, de exame otorrinolaringológico, no primeiro e no último dia do tratamento. Utilizou-se como critério de amigdalites de repetição a ocorrência de 5 a 7 episódios de amigdalites agudas ao ano. Resultados: Das 18 crianças que completaram o tratamento homeopático, 14 não apresentaram nenhum episódio de amigdalite aguda bacteriana; das 15 crianças que receberam placebo por 4 meses, 5 pacientes não apresentaram amigdalite, com diferenças estatisticamente significantes (p= 0,015). Nenhum dos pacientes apresentou efeitos colaterais aos medicamentos prescritos. Conclusões: O tratamento homeopático foi eficaz nas crianças com amigdalites recorrentes, quandocomparado ao placebo, excluindo 14 crianças (78%) da indicação cirúrgica. O medicamento homeopático não provocou eventos adversos nas crianças. (AU)

Tratamento homeopático da amigdalite de repetição

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico de paciente com amigdalite de repetição, que, após tentativas de tratamento alopático (antibioticoterapia) sem sucesso, buscou a homeopatia médica. A amigdalite é a infecção das vias respiratórias superiores mais comuns na demanda de cuidados pediátricos. Neste relato de caso, optou-se pelo tratamento homeopático, pois seus sintomas se apresentavam persistentes. Durante o tratamento homeopático, este se mostrou resolutivo, pois houve melhora significativa no quadro geral da criança. (AU)

The aim of the present study was to report a clinical case of a patient with recurrent tonsillitis who, after unsuccessfully attempted allopathic treatment (antibiotic therapy), sought medical homeopathy. Tonsillitis is the most common upper respiratory tract infection in demand for pediatric care. In this case report, homeopathic treatment was chosen because its symptoms were persistent. During homeopathic treatment, this proved to be resolute, as there was a significant improvement in the child's general condition. (AU)

Tratamento Homeopático da amigdalite recorrente em crianças: um estudo randomizado controlado / Homeopathic treeatment of recurrent tonsillitis in children: a randomized controlled trial

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia e segurança do tratamento homeopático em crianças com amidalite recorrente, com indicação cirúrgica. Métodos: estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego, randomizado, em que foram incluídas 40 crianças com idade variando de 3 a 7 anos, 20 crianças foram tratadas com medicação homeopática individualizada (simillimum), baseada no princípio da similitude e 20 crianças receberam placebo. Todas as crianças do grupo medicação homeopática receberam diariamente Baryta carbônica 6 CH, Streptococcus beta hemolítico 21 CH e Amigdala 21 CH; e as do grupo placebo receberam diariamente placebo como se fossem estes medicamentos. A duração do estudo de cada paciente foi de 4 meses. Avaliação dos resultados foi clínica, por meio de questionário padrão, de exame otorrinolaringológico, no primeiro e no último dia de tratamento. Utilizou-se como critério de amigdalites de repetição a ocorrência de 5 a 7 episódios de amigdalites agudas ao ano.Resultados: das 18 crianças que completaram o tratamento homeopático, 14 não apresentaram nenhum episódio de amidalite aguda bacteriana; das 15 crianças que receberam placebo por 4 meses, 5 pacientes não apresentaram amidalite, com diferenças estatisticamente significantes (P=0,015*). Nenhum dos pacientes apresentou efeitos colaterais aos medicamentos prescritos. Conclusões: o tratamento homeopático foi eficaz nas crianças com amigdalites recorrentes, quando comparado ao placebo, excluindo 14 crianças (78%) da indicação cirúrgica. O medicamento homeopático nao provocou eventos adversos nas crianças(AU)

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the homeopathic treatment in children with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery.Methods: a randomized controlled, double-blind trial included 40 children, ages 3-7; 20 children were treated with homeopathic medication, based on the principle of individualization (simillimum); 20 children received placebo. All treated children also received Baryta carbonica 6CH daily; Beta hemolytic streptococcus 21CH and Tonsil 21CH daily. The duration of the study was 4 months. Evaluation was clinical, through standard interview and physical exam, at the first and last days of treatment. Criterion for recurrent tonsillitis was 5-7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year.Results: from the 18 children who completed the homeopathic treatment, 14 did not present any episode of acute tonsillitis; from 15 children who completed the treatment with placebo, 5 did not present any acute episode. This difference is statistically significant (p=0.005). None of the treated patients presented side-effects. Conclusions: The homeopathic treatment was effective in children with recurrent tonsillitis, when compared to compared to placebo. 14 children (78%) could, thus avoid surgery. The homeopathic remedies did not provoke adverse effects.(AU)

Tratamento Homeopático da amigdalite recorrente em crianças: um estudo randomizado controlado / Homeopathic treeatment of recurrent tonsillitis in children: a randomized controlled trial

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia e segurança do tratamento homeopático em crianças com amidalite recorrente, com indicação cirúrgica. Métodos: estudo prospectivo, duplo-cego, randomizado, em que foram incluídas 40 crianças com idade variando de 3 a 7 anos, 20 crianças foram tratadas com medicação homeopática individualizada (simillimum), baseada no princípio da similitude e 20 crianças receberam placebo. Todas as crianças do grupo medicação homeopática receberam diariamente Baryta carbônica 6 CH, Streptococcus beta hemolítico 21 CH e Amigdala 21 CH; e as do grupo placebo receberam diariamente placebo como se fossem estes medicamentos. A duração do estudo de cada paciente foi de 4 meses. Avaliação dos resultados foi clínica, por meio de questionário padrão, de exame otorrinolaringológico, no primeiro e no último dia de tratamento. Utilizou-se como critério de amigdalites de repetição a ocorrência de 5 a 7 episódios de amigdalites agudas ao ano.Resultados: das 18 crianças que completaram o tratamento homeopático, 14 não apresentaram nenhum episódio de amidalite aguda bacteriana; das 15 crianças que receberam placebo por 4 meses, 5 pacientes não apresentaram amidalite, com diferenças estatisticamente significantes (P=0,015*). Nenhum dos pacientes apresentou efeitos colaterais aos medicamentos prescritos. Conclusões: o tratamento homeopático foi eficaz nas crianças com amigdalites recorrentes, quando comparado ao placebo, excluindo 14 crianças (78%) da indicação cirúrgica. O medicamento homeopático nao provocou eventos adversos nas crianças

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the homeopathic treatment in children with recurrent tonsillitis justifying surgery.Methods: a randomized controlled, double-blind trial included 40 children, ages 3-7; 20 children were treated with homeopathic medication, based on the principle of individualization (simillimum); 20 children received placebo. All treated children also received Baryta carbonica 6CH daily; Beta hemolytic streptococcus 21CH and Tonsil 21CH daily. The duration of the study was 4 months. Evaluation was clinical, through standard interview and physical exam, at the first and last days of treatment. Criterion for recurrent tonsillitis was 5-7 episodes of bacterial acute tonsillitis per year.Results: from the 18 children who completed the homeopathic treatment, 14 did not present any episode of acute tonsillitis; from 15 children who completed the treatment with placebo, 5 did not present any acute episode. This difference is statistically significant (p=0.005). None of the treated patients presented side-effects. Conclusions: The homeopathic treatment was effective in children with recurrent tonsillitis, when compared to compared to placebo. 14 children (78%) could, thus avoid surgery. The homeopathic remedies did not provoke adverse effects.

Diagnóstico e conduta na tonsilite crônica / Diagnosis and management of chronic tonsilitis

Objetivo: avaliar o diagnóstico de tonsilite crônica e a conduta frente aos casos suspeitos. Fontes pesquisadas: as bases de dados Medline e Lilacs com o unitermo tonsilite recorrente até 2005. Sintese dos dados: a infecção crônica das tonsilas faríngeas e palatina tem critério diagnóstico clínico - febre e dor recorrentes, e sinais inflamatórios locais - hipertrofia, halitose e enfartamento ganglionar submandibular / Objectives: to evaluate the clinical diagnosis and management of chronic tonsilitis. Data source: the Medline and Lilacs databasis with the keywords chronic tonsilitis and recurrent tonsilitis until 2005. Data synthesis: there is a clinical diagnostic criteria for chronic palatal and pharyngeal tonsilitis - recurrent pain and fever, and local inflammatory signs - hyperthrophy, halitosis and submandibular linphonodes enlargement...

Les angines / Tonsilitis

Nous ne nous attarderons que peu sur le traitement homeopathique classique de la phase aigue de l'angine, dont nous rappellerons cependant les principaux remedes. Il est pour l'essentiel familier et bien connu de tous nos collegues homeopathes et fait le consensus de la plupart des auteurs d'ouvrages consacres aux therapeutiques hahnemanniennes.Quant aux etiologies streptococciques, elles necessiteront pour des raisons medico-legales et de prudence elementaire, la prescription classique et toute legale d'une antibiotherapie. Le traitement... (AU)

La amigdalitis aguda y cronica y su tratamiento homeopatico / Acute and chronic tonsillitis and his homeopathic treatment

Se trataron exclusivamente por homeopatia en un estudio abierto 60 pacientes ambulantes con amigdalitis, miembros o familiares del per;sonal del Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A. (BANAMEX), 31 de ellos eran del sexo masculino (51.6percent) y 29 del femenino (48.3porcento) con una edad promedio de 3.7 anos y que concurrieron aproximadamente a 5 consultas para su tratamiento y vigilancia, durante un lapso de 7 dias por termino medio. Se prescribio Baryta carbonica segun el caso a la 6a, 12, 30 y 200 centesimales y este fue el medicamento homeopatico que se empleo con mayor frecuencia, seguido de Phytolacca, Belladona, Eucalyptus, Baryta iodata, Hepar sulphur, Psorinum, Silicea y Rhus tox. Igualmente se empleo Acido ascorbico y Calcarea phosphorica en dinamizaciones que fluctuaron de la 6a. a la 1000 centesimales, que se prescribieron de acuerdo con la sintomatologia y al terreno de cada paciente en particular. Eventualmente se empleo la tintura de Ilex paraguensis, en los casos de amigdalitis que cursaban con enuresis nocturna. Los agentes causales que predominaron fueron estafilococo dorado, Escherichia coli, y estreptococo beta hemolitico. Los resultados que se obtuvieron fueron excelentes en 52 enfermos (86.66porcento), en tanto que en 6 personas (10percent), el tratamiento fue eficaz y solamente 2 casos (3.33porcento), tuvieron que ser amigdalectomizados