Question
My son is three years old and has recently had his tonsils swell, causing coughing and fever. He has lost a lot of weight. What medication should I give him for swollen tonsils?
Answer
This is a case of the tonsils swelling again after a respiratory infection. The tonsils are part of the immune system, and when the body is infected, they often become red and swollen. You can give him oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin or ceftriaxone, or traditional Chinese medicine like Liu Shen Wan or Qing Yan Dripping Balls. Wishing him a speedy recovery.