Question
The child’s throat is red and swollen with pus, and they have a fever under 39 degrees. They don’t want to receive intravenous drips. After taking cefaclor dry suspension and their fever subsided, can they continue taking the medication? Additional question: Can they take Xinyao tablet for antiviral treatment?
Answer
There are two types of tonsillitis. One is purulent tonsillitis, which must be treated with antibiotics, and the course of treatment should be sufficient, generally 10-15 days, as insufficient treatment can lead to recurrence. It may also trigger diseases such as glomerulonephritis, rheumatism, and fever. The other is upper respiratory tract infection. The tonsils are the gateway to the respiratory tract, and whenever there is an upper respiratory tract infection, they are the first to show signs of redness and swelling. Generally, antiviral treatment is used. Those who have recurrent episodes may need surgery to remove them, while others can be treated with anti-infection and will gradually improve with age. It is recommended to consult the otolaryngology department of a hospital for a check-up.