Patient's question:
The child was diagnosed with acute tonsillitis a week ago, with low-grade fever. They were given penicillin for three days and took bacterial dissolving tablets and heat-clearing and detoxifying medicine. Now they have a low-grade fever again, and their throat makes a rattling sound while sleeping, as if it's inflamed again.Question: Local swelling caused by tonsillitis in children
Doctor's answer:
If inflammation occurs, it may lead to swollen tonsils and enlarged lymph nodes. After the inflammation subsides, it is possible to return to normal, so there is no need to be anxious. The likelihood of a bacterial infection is high, so you can initially empirically use cephalexin orally for two days to see if it improves. If necessary, intravenous treatment may be required. In addition to treating pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to enhance their physical fitness and accelerate the recovery process.