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Suggest Treatment For Viral Tonsillitis
hi my 16mth old son has been diagnosed with viral tonsilitis by my gp. I've been given a script for ab's but I'm to wait to see if it turns bacterial before administration. I'm wondering if there are any simple home remedies I can use to ease his discomfort. I am giving him alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen but it seems inadequate to his discomfort.
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
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I really understand your concern, and here are my recommandations for your son:
- Get enough rest.
- Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
- Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins or applesauce.
- Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your room.
- Gargle with warm salt water
- Suck on lozenges containing benzocaine or other anesthetics.
- Continue with paracetamol or ibuprofen.
I hope my answer was helpful! Thank you again!
I really understand your concern, and here are my recommandations for your son:
- Get enough rest.
- Drink warm or very cold fluids to ease throat pain
- Eat smooth foods, such as flavored gelatins or applesauce.
- Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your room.
- Gargle with warm salt water
- Suck on lozenges containing benzocaine or other anesthetics.
- Continue with paracetamol or ibuprofen.
I hope my answer was helpful! Thank you again!
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