[Effectiveness of low-frequency ultrasound in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis].

500 patients with chronic tonsillitis (450 patients with toxicoallergic form I and 50 patients with toxico-allergic form II according to Palchun and Preobrazhensky) have been exposed to low-frequency ultrasound. Content of the tonsillar lacunae was extracted under vacuum, the lacunae were washed with antiseptic under the effect of ultrasound followed by introduction of the drugs into the tonsillar tissue (phonophoresis). The above method proved effective: 64% responded immediately, 56% of the patients sustained the effect at follow-up. Low-frequency ultrasound treatment should be supported with therapeutic measures to prevent development of autoimmune processes capable of provoking systemic complications. For patients who failed 3-4 courses of the ultrasound treatment surgery is indicated. Contraindications concern subjects suffering from toxico-allergic form II of chronic tonsillitis.