Question
A three-year-old girl has tonsillitis, coughing with phlegm, and a high fever for three days. The blood test report shows abnormal levels of white blood cells, neutrophils, and lymphocytes. She has taken amoxicillin and Gengong Zaixin for anti-inflammatory and fever reduction, but the fever recurs. Asking the doctor about medications with anti-inflammatory effects and the current condition of the girl.
Answer
Based on your description, your daughter’s condition may be caused by a viral infection, so giving her Acyclovir tablets is reasonable. Consider discontinuing amoxicillin as it has limited effectiveness against viral infections. Gengong Zaixin contains ibuprofen and nimesulide, both of which are analgesics and antipyretics; it is not recommended to use them simultaneously. Viral infections are usually self-limiting with a course of about one week. Additionally, the doctor has prescribed Sanjia Silicon Oil Tablets and Anti-Tonsillitis Compound, which may help alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal bloating and tonsillitis. It is suggested that you can also give your child some digestive aids such as Saccharomyces Boulardii, Lactase or Pepsin Oral Solution. At the same time, due to the child’s gastrointestinal bloating problem, carboxymethyl cellulose tablets can be considered to relieve the condition.