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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Tonsils With White Patches
Hi, My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with strep throat yesterday. She began taking Amoxicillon last night. This evening her tonsils have nearly tripled in size with white patches. I know this is common with strep but my concern is, she keeps spitting says it hurts to swallow? Should I let the antibiotics run its course or take her to the ER because of the severity of her swollen tonsils and difficulty swallowing her saliva??
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Thank you for asking on HealthcareMagic.com, providing better healthcare for you & your family. Let the antibiotic runs its course. Difficulty swallowing is very common during acute tonsillitis. Consult physician if your daughter has severe dysphagia or dyspnea, signaling possible airway obstruction. Also help your daughter to follow these lines:
1. Hot tea, soup, and throat lozenges soothe the throat.
2. Don’t let her return to school until she have completed a full 24 hours of antibiotic.
3. She should eat a healthy diet. If swallowing is difficult, she should eat soft foods such as Jell-o, pudding, and soup. Avoid salt and spicy foods. Increase her fluid intake.
Wishing good health for all your family.
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1. Hot tea, soup, and throat lozenges soothe the throat.
2. Don’t let her return to school until she have completed a full 24 hours of antibiotic.
3. She should eat a healthy diet. If swallowing is difficult, she should eat soft foods such as Jell-o, pudding, and soup. Avoid salt and spicy foods. Increase her fluid intake.
Wishing good health for all your family.
Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at 'I Find This Answer Helpful too'. Please, write a review about your experience with me.
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