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Suggest Treatment For Tonsillitis And Bronchitis

Hi just took my 11 son to the doctor today he has been sick for 3 to 4 days 102 temps body aches headaches pain on left side of his neck. Doctor checked him and seeing a white spot with with black and it on the back of his throat. And diagnosed him with tonsillitis and bronchitis tested him for strep and flu both came back negative I m wondering if there s more to this because my son is not really moving or eating he s lost 5 pounds
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many conditions apart from flu and strep giving tonsillitis .
* Suggestions for better recovery

- Continue antibiotics as per guidance by the doctor regularly .
- Allow plenty of liquids orally preferable to give boiled water , coconut
water , green tea , coffee , butter milk etc .
- Soft , light diet at intervals .
- Avoid all cold drinks , junk foods , chilled beverages , chocolates , cookies
- Maintain hydration .
- Antipyretic every 8 hourly even in absence of fever which works as
anti inflammatory .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times
a day .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Thanks .
Regards dear .
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Suggest Treatment For Tonsillitis And Bronchitis

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are many conditions apart from flu and strep giving tonsillitis . * Suggestions for better recovery - Continue antibiotics as per guidance by the doctor regularly . - Allow plenty of liquids orally preferable to give boiled water , coconut water , green tea , coffee , butter milk etc . - Soft , light diet at intervals . - Avoid all cold drinks , junk foods , chilled beverages , chocolates , cookies - Maintain hydration . - Antipyretic every 8 hourly even in absence of fever which works as anti inflammatory . - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Thanks . Regards dear .