Patient's question:
The child has only been born for a few days, and recently, for some reason, they keep scratching their ears. I was wondering if it's better to use Phenylenephenol and Mephenhydramine or Cefixime for tonsillitis in children.Doctor's answer:
Tonsillitis is usually caused by a streptococcal infection, which can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic fever, arthritis, and nephritis, so it needs to be treated promptly. Generally, streptococcal infections are still effective against penicillin, so it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment with penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.Tonsillitis is mostly caused by streptococcal infection, and penicillin is the first choice for antibiotics. Those allergic to penicillin can choose erythromycin, lincomycin, etc. You can also take some traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat and detoxify. In terms of diet, it is best to stick to light and simple food.