Question
How can one effectively treat children’s tonsillitis? The child has a cough with phlegm in the throat, dry cough, and sometimes the phlegm is purulent, nearly for a year now, possibly related to fever. What kind of assistance is needed: which medications should be taken, and what should be paid attention to in terms of diet…?
Answer
For coughs or phlegm, you can take Fresh Bamboo Decoction Oral Liquid or Children’s Mahan Gan Granules for relief. In severe cases, it is recommended to receive intravenous fluid treatment. It is suggested to use walnuts, sesame seeds, red dates, and honey. Use 2.5 ounces of walnuts, 1 ounce of black sesame seeds, 2.5 ounces of red dates. Crush them and mix them evenly in a large bowl. Then add half a spoon of honey and 1.5 spoons of water (since honey is difficult to mix evenly, you can first warm the honey and water on the stove). Cover the bowl and place it in a large pot. After the water boils, switch to low heat and steam for 40 minutes. Give the child one spoonful in the morning and evening. This recipe is particularly effective for children and is good for chronic coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and also has excellent effects on children’s constipation. If this recipe is taken long-term, it can enhance the child’s constitution.