Question
What medication is best for a child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby is suffering from tonsillitis caused by an upper respiratory infection. If the tonsillitis is severe and accompanied by a fever, it’s best to have a blood test done. If the white blood cell and lymphocyte counts in the blood are both high, it’s best to follow the doctor’s orders and receive intravenous fluids for a few days to speed up recovery. If it’s not too severe, you can continue to give your child symptomatic anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications for several days, while also ensuring they drink plenty of water and stay warm to prevent catching a cold.