Patient's question:
The child constantly has a light cough and has a small white spot on the throat, which is not painful. What could be the situation and how should it be treated? The blood test report shows a mixed bacterial and viral infection. Currently, the child is taking acyclovir.Doctor's answer:
The baby has tonsillitis, and those white spots are inflamed. Tonsillitis causes discomfort, manifesting as a light cough. It is recommended to take medicine continuously and systematically, and it can be supplemented with many heat-clearing traditional Chinese medicines for treatment. Tonsillar abscess usually requires a slightly longer treatment period, so patience is needed. Additionally, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy, too sweet, and greasy snacks, drink more water, rinse your face with lukewarm salt water, and keep your mouth clean at all times. This will ensure complete recovery. Otherwise, it may recur in the future, and fever may occur during the acute phase.