Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some unknown reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. Is it necessary for a child with swollen tonsils to take antibiotics?Doctor's answer:
tonsillitis is an acute upper respiratory infection, a bacterial infection, and a non-specific acute inflammation of the palatine tonsils. it is often accompanied by acute inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa and pharyngeal lymphatic ring to varying degrees. antibiotics can be administered intravenously for treatment. it is recommended to first focus on rest, light diet, and increased fluid intake. medication treatment can be initiated, such as taking metronidazole tablets and qingkailing granules. if this does not work, it is best to go to the hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment, which is more effective. if necessary, it is recommended to visit the hospital for injection of transfer factor to enhance immunity.