Question
My baby has had pharyngitis for nearly two months, and the medication has been taken on and off without improvement. Today, they have developed tonsillitis, with severe coughing and difficulty expectorating phlegm. The body temperature is 37.7 degrees. What should I do if the tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection and the fever recurs?
Answer
Tonsillitis is generally treated with intravenous ceftriaxone antibiotics, which typically require about 5.7 days to heal. At the same time, it is important to drink plenty of plain water, consume a light diet, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. Pay attention to staying warm and avoid catching a cold. For patients with severe tonsillitis, it is recommended to seek medical attention quickly and treat the condition as soon as possible according to the doctor’s advice. Do not blindly believe in the treatment of advertised drugs, as this may worsen the condition. I hope this answer is helpful to you, thank you.