Question
What should I do if my child has a cough and tonsillitis? It’s uncomfortable and they can’t sleep.
Answer
Most children’s coughs are caused by respiratory or throat inflammation. If there is tonsillar enlargement and acute inflammation, it may exacerbate cough symptoms. It is recommended that parents take their children for routine blood tests and mycoplasma checks to determine whether the infection is bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma, and choose appropriate antibiotic treatment accordingly. At the same time, children can take lung-clearing and throat-soothing medications to alleviate symptoms. Wishing the child a quick recovery!