Question
My child, who is over three years old, had pneumonia eight months ago. It’s been half a month since discharge, and the cough has improved slightly. However, it’s particularly severe in the morning and evening. Today, I took a photo of the throat with my phone and found several white spots inside, about 1 millimeter in diameter. I want to ask if this could be tonsillitis and if these white spots are causing the cough? The number of coughs per day is not many, only one or two, but they last for a long time, sometimes with phlegm, and sometimes dry.
Answer
There can be many causes of coughing. It’s best to have a doctor listen and examine. Tonsillitis usually comes with symptoms like high fever and sore throat. Coughing is often due to inflammation of the airways. I suggest you take good care of your child, give them plenty of water, and pay attention to a light diet, avoiding greasy foods. It’s best to let the doctor listen and examine before taking symptomatic medication. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy body and beautiful life.