Patient's question:
The child has only been born for a few days, and recently they've been scratching their ears for some reason. I'm asking what to do about a four-and-a-half-year-old child with a red throat and occasional cough.Doctor's answer:
The consideration you described is tonsillitis, which falls under upper respiratory tract infections. The treatment primarily involves antibiotics, and intravenous medication can be considered. Alternatively, you can steep three to five honeysuckle fruits in water for drinking, which is quite effective. For symptoms caused by nasal congestion, oral diphenhydramine can be used for treatment. It's important to maintain a balanced diet with fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy foods, drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, and supplement with various vitamins and trace elements in a timely manner. Treatment methods such as calcium and folic acid supplementation can also be considered.