Question
A 3-year-old baby has been running a fever for two days, with symptoms of a runny nose, cough, and sputum. The baby also has nausea and swelling of the throat. The parent describes that under close observation, the baby’s tonsils seem slightly swollen but no obvious inflammation is seen. The parent asks whether it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for a medical consultation.
Answer
Based on the parent’s description, the baby may have tonsillitis. It is recommended that the parent give the baby some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treatment. At the same time, some traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, such as Lanqin Oral Liquid or Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid, can be tried. The parent should closely monitor the baby’s condition, and if symptoms do not improve, it may be necessary to consider taking the baby to the hospital for intravenous treatment.