Patient's question:
Enlarged tonsils, accompanied by cough and runny noseOnset time: October 30th
Laboratory test results: Enlarged tonsils, viral infection
Previous treatment and effectiveness: On October 30th, the baby had a high fever of 39°C and was diagnosed with tonsillitis at the hospital. Intravenous fluids were administered for two days, and the fever subsided. From November 3rd to November 6th, the baby had a high fever for three consecutive days, with temperatures around 37.5°C. A thorough examination and urine test at the hospital confirmed a viral infection, and three days of injections were prescribed. Now that the injections are finished, the cough and runny nose symptoms are more severe, making it difficult for the baby to fall asleep at night, and they are crying. The baby is currently taking Chai Huang (a traditional Chinese medicine), anti-inflammatory medication, and cough syrup.
How can you help? Urgent! Thank you!
What kind of assistance is needed: How long will it take to recover? What should be done?
Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is mainly caused by bacterial and viral infections. You should decide on sensitive antibiotics and heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Penicillin is quite effective when used. For fever symptoms, symptomatic treatment is sufficient, so there's no need to be too anxious. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. Here's a small home remedy: Use Xili Powder (available at pharmacies) to blow it onto the affected area. It has a very good anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling effect on the swollen tonsils. If you have a runny nose with severe fever symptoms, you can take Erythromycin Granules for Children to relieve nasal congestion and runny nose symptoms. Pay attention to oral hygiene, drink plenty of hot water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and wish you a speedy recovery!