Patient's question:
A three-year-old child frequently suffers from tonsillitis with high fever, and intravenous saline has not been effective. What other medication should be taken?Previous treatment and effectiveness: Intravenous saline
Desired assistance: What other medication should be taken and how should it be prepared?
Doctor's answer:
Tonsillitis is known as "ru'er" in traditional Chinese medicine, and it is also a common respiratory disease in children. Children with tonsillitis may experience redness, swelling, and pain in the tonsils on both sides of the throat, along with difficulty swallowing. This condition is most common in children over the age of 4 and can occur throughout the year. If treated appropriately, tonsillitis generally has a good prognosis. However, if the course of the disease is prolonged, it may lead to chronic or recurrent episodes. If not treated promptly and appropriately, it can easily result in complications such as sinusitis, otitis media, or cervical lymphadenitis.During the illness, children should rest more and maintain a well-ventilated indoor environment, but they should avoid direct exposure to cold winds.